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Pre Dental

Nucleus University School of Dentistry, Aruba (NUSOD)

Introduction


At Nucleus University School of Dentistry (NUSOD), the Pre-Dental curriculum is highly integrative and clinically focused. Our accelerated Pre-Dental Program meets the requirements of Caribbean Dental Schools, helping students achieve their dreams of becoming dentists and obtaining a DDS without needing to take the DAT for Dental School.

The program is designed to cultivate highly knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate dentists of the future. Our instructors, who hold MD, DDS, PhD, or Master's degrees in their respective fields, ensure that students have confidence in their abilities to become dentists. NUSOD accepts high school students with strong academic achievements and prepares them for dental school by equipping them with a solid foundation in basic sciences.

Pre-Dental students in this program benefit by securing their positions as dental students without needing to first obtain a bachelor's or master's degree. Upon enrolling as a pre-dental student, you will be thoroughly prepared for the rigorous curriculum of our dental school. Our program will provide you with all the knowledge and tools necessary to become a successful candidate for acceptance into our dental school.

Pre-Dental Curriculum


Students will undergo three semesters of Pre-Dental program to complete the following courses to be eligible for consideration into NUSOD Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Program.

1st SEMESTER


  • Advanace human biology I
  • General Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Mathematics I
  • Medical English I
  • Medical Terminology I

2nd SEMESTER


  • Advanace Human Biology II
  • General Chemistry II
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Mathematics II
  • Medical English II
  • Physics I

3rd SEMESTER


  • Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatics
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to medical Psychology
  • Cell Biology and Histology
  • Introduction to Anatomy
  • Physics II

Our knowledgeable and professional instructors not only teach but also tutor and advise students throughout their studies. Students receive instruction based on a rigorous curriculum, laying a strong foundation for the Doctor of Dental Degree program.

Students complete 90 credit hours of the Pre-Dental Program within one year, fulfilling the prerequisites necessary for eligibility and qualification for admission into our DDS program.

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