Dental 3+4 Program

Overview

The seven-year Bachelor's degree in either the Biology or Chemistry major and Doctor of Dental Medicine is a combined program between the College of Science and Technology and the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry.

The program is designed for high-achieving students. Students must apply through the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising.

Students must meet the admissions requirements for early admission to the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. The 3+4 option is only with Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. If interested in applying to other schools, students will need to follow a 4+4 option.

Contact Information

College of Science and Technology
Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development
Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 111
1809 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia PA 19122-6073
215-204-2890
cstadv@temple.edu

Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising
Mitten Hall, Suite 110
215-204-2513
healthadvising@temple.edu

Guidelines for Completion of the Bachelor's Degree in the College of Science and Technology

  • Bachelor's degree candidates in the College of Science and Technology (CST) must complete all requirements for the major before entering the School of Dentistry with the exception of the following:
  1. Biology majors may count the following three first year School of Dentistry courses as Biology major requirements and / or electives:
    DENT D100 Biochemistry so long as the student has not previously earned credit for BIOL 4375 General Biochemistry I;
    DENT D200 Inflammation, Infection and Wound Healing
    DENT D204 The Nervous System and Pain
  2. Chemistry majors may count the following first year School of Dentistry course as a Chemistry elective:
    DENT D100 Biochemistry so long as the student has not previously earned credit for BIOL 4375 General Biochemistry I or CHEM 4401 Biochemistry I or CHEM 3401 Applications of Biochemistry.
  • College of Science and Technology students may count up to 33 equivalent credit hours from the first year at the School of Dentistry as equivalents of upper-level or overall total credits within the College of Science and Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
  • Appropriate course sequences for either the Biology or Chemistry major offered by the College of Science and Technology will be available in the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development (Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 111) or Pre-Professional Health Advising (Mitten Hall, Suite 110) and will be shared with prospective and current students.

Academic Plan

Individual academic plans will vary based on previous course work, AP credits, performance on University placement assessments, and the specific undergraduate major. Students who qualify for the 3+4 program will develop an individual academic plan with their CST Academic Advisor and Pre-Professional Health Advisor during their first year at the University.

Students can reference the specific timeline of prerequisite coursework for the Dental School through the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising.