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Staging - Pre-Dentistry
Track

A Clear Path to Dental School
Build the science foundation and the application that dental schools want to see.
Pre-dentistry at Goshen College is an advising track, not a separate major, that pairs a science major such as biology or chemistry with dedicated dental-school prep. You take the biology and chemistry prerequisites dental programs require, gain research and shadowing experience, and get advising at every step toward a competitive application.
Your faculty advisors guide you through coursework, shadowing, application support, and entrance-exam preparation, so you apply knowing what each dental school expects.

Hands-On Before Dental School
You prepare for dental school by doing real science and real clinical observation, not just reading about it. Pre-dentistry students build their applications through:
- Faculty research in biology, biochemistry, and physiology.
- Shadowing local dentists and orthodontists.
- Internships with clinics and community health centers.
- Service-learning and civic engagement programs.
Research and lab work take place in the Schrock Science Labs, where you use modern equipment and work alongside engaged faculty.

Where Pre-Dentistry Leads
Pre-dentistry prepares you to apply to dental school (DDS and DMD programs) and to careers in general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and more. Goshen alumni have been accepted to top dental programs, including:
-Indiana University School of Dentistry
-University of Michigan School of Dentistry
-Midwestern University
You pair pre-dentistry with a science major and receive tailored advising to meet the prerequisites for the dental schools you target.
Goshen pre-dentistry student 'year
Dental School

What It Costs, and How Aid Works
Pre-dentistry costs the same as your science major, so the real question is your price after aid. Most students receive financial aid and scholarships. To see your own price after aid, run the net price calculator and talk with a real person in the financial aid office.
Common Questions About Goshen Pre-Dentistry
No, pre-dentistry is an advising track, not a major. You choose a science major such as biology or chemistry, then receive tailored advising to complete the biology and chemistry prerequisites your chosen dental schools require for a competitive DDS or DMD application.
You get one-on-one faculty advising from coursework through application, plus shadowing with local dentists and orthodontists, faculty research, clinic internships, and entrance-exam preparation. The Pre-Health Club connects you to other students on the same path, so you build your application alongside people who know your name.
Research and lab work happen in the Schrock Science Labs at Goshen College, where you use modern equipment alongside engaged faculty. Classes are small, with 91% of Goshen classes enrolling fewer than 30 students, so you work closely with professors who mentor your dental-school preparation directly.
Yes. Goshen College is a small, values-centered community where faculty know you by name and the Pre-Health Club helps you find your people early. First-generation and international students study here with advising, mentorship, and a financial-aid office ready to walk through aid and scholarships with you directly.
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