Application Information

Dental Hygiene Applicants

If you wish to apply for the Dental Hygiene program, go to the Dental Hygiene program page for more information.

General Applicants

Please send all admission questions to dental@udmercy.edu

It is recommended that high school students interested in dentistry as a career follow an academic science oriented curriculum in a four-year degree program at a fully accredited college or university. Prospective students are advised to pursue a full-time program of studies at the undergraduate level leading to a baccalaureate degree. The choice of a major is not critical, however specific prerequisite courses are required and additional science courses are recommended in order to prepare for the rigorous science based dental curriculum. Prospective applicants are advised to take a full academic load (15-18 credits per semester or 10-12 credits per quarter).

Applicants for the School of Dentistry must have received credit for at least two years of college (a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours). However, most applicants admitted have completed four years of predental education and obtained a Bachelor’s degree. In any event, no more than 60 semester hours may be taken at a community college.

Click on Application Procedure for detailed instructions on applying.

Postgraduate Applicants

Please send all admission questions to dental@udmercy.edu

If you wish to apply for a post-graduate program, go to Academic Programs to find the program of your choice and instructions for application.