Planning for a Career as a Physician or a Dentist?
Medicine and dentistry are demanding careers that require arduous preparation. The three phases of training usually include: four years of undergraduate work at a college or university leading to a B.A. or B.S. degree; four years of study at a medical or dental school culminating in an M.D. or D.D.S. degree; and additional years of graduate training for certification in specialized areas.
Towson University is a comprehensive university, which provides the opportunity for all students to obtain a liberal education and to gain knowledge and skills applicable to specific career choices. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. This includes a series of General Education (GenEd) requirements and completion of a major (approximately 36 credit hours) in one academic discipline. Most Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental students major in biology, chemistry or physics. However, other majors may be selected if the basic science requirements for admission to a professional school are met. These basic requirements are usually at least eight credit hours in general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and biology. Some medical schools also require calculus.
The Jess and Mildred Fisher
College of Science and Mathematics
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Phone: 410-704-2121
Fax: 410-704-2604
E-mail: fcsm@towson.edu
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
Medicine and dentistry are demanding careers that require arduous preparation. The three phases of training usually include: four years of undergraduate work at a college or university leading to a B.A. or B.S. degree; four years of study at a medical or dental school culminating in an M.D. or D.D.S. degree; and additional years of graduate training for certification in specialized areas.
