Pre-Dental
About Health Professions Advising: Pre-Dental
The pre-dental program is offered through F&M’s Health Professions Advising as a supplement to your chosen major. And while you won’t declare your major until your sophomore year, your pre-dental advising will begin the moment you step on campus.
As a pre-dental student, you’ll enjoy personalized guidance on recommended courses to take alongside specialized programming, resources, and more to help you develop the skills and experiences you’ll need to be a competitive applicant to dental school. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, deciding when to apply to dental school, or trying to select which school to attend, F&M’s Health Professions Advising is with you every step of the way.
The biological sciences expand and advance frontiers of knowledge about all forms
of life. From molecules to ecosystems, from oceans to deserts, from the distant past
to present day, biology gives you insights into other species, ourselves, and our
world. Health humanities is a growing field at the intersection of humanistic scholarship
and health professions. This certificate blends rich perspectives from several academic
fields to explore questions of health (including mental health and public health),
illness, medicine, and disability. As a student of neuroscience at F&M, you will not only learn how the brain works,
but contribute to the ever-growing body of information on this unique organ. Using
a blend of knowledge and tools taken from the fields of biology, chemistry, physics,
mathematics, and psychology, you’ll develop a rich understanding of both the physical
and social functions of the brain.
Personalized Guidance & Workshops
Clinical Opportunities
Research Opportunities
DipDental Club
Dental Admission Test (DAT) Preparation
Success Beyond F&M
Graduate School
The individualized learning and hands-on experiences F&M provides our students gives
them an advantage in the application process. Out graduates have been admitted to
some of the nation’s top programs, including:
Career Paths
Many F&M alumni have become leaders in dentistry, including in private practice, clinics,
and other settings. They hold positions such as:
Student Spotlight
“I fell in love with helping others through dentistry.”
Pre-dental student Lily Murphy ’26 has always loved working with kids, but she wasn’t
sure what that would look like in dentistry. She found her niche by gaining hands-on
experience in pediatric dentistry. “Most children fear the dentist, so it’s important
to take the time to make sure they are calm and feel safe,” she said. During her internship,
Murphy shadowed dentists while they performed procedures and helped dental assistants
prepare exam rooms and instruments. “It has been such an amazing experience to understand
how a dental practice runs,” she said. Murphy noted that F&M’s pre-dental program
also helped her land a volunteer opportunity with the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic.
“From that opportunity, I fell in love with helping others through dentistry,” she
said.
Read More »Related Fields of Study
Biology
Health Humanities (Certificate)
Neuroscience
Health Professions Advising is offered through F&M’s Center for Career and Professional
Development. The Career Center cultivates professional development experiences that
embolden students to design and navigate fulfilling careers with courage and curiosity.Beyond Career Services