
Applied Biological Sciences – Pre-Dental (BS)
Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in applied biological sciences with a concentration in pre-dental program emphasizes a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, human biology and mathematics. In this program, you’ll complete specialized dental-specific courses and have opportunities for hands-on internships. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue an advanced degree in dentistry or a career in a dental-related field.
Biological sciences and pre-dental courses
The coursework in this pre-dentistry concentration is designed to improve your chance of acceptance for dental school with a wide variety of science prerequisites, such as biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. Specialized dental-related coursework, such as head and neck anatomy, oral microbiology, oral histology and soft tissues, provides you with the exposure and terminology needed in any dental interview setting.
While you can expect to complete nearly all of your classes online, it’s important to note that your organic chemistry lab course requires in-person attendance. All in-person work may be completed during a one-week session at ASU’s Tempe campus or at an approved accredited institution near your location.
ABS 311: Molecular and Cellular Biology
ABS 272: Discovering Dentistry
ABS 417: Comparative Immunology
ABS 422: Head and Neck Anatomy
ABS 490: Applied Biological Sciences Seminar
BCH 361: Advanced Principles of Biochemistry
MIC 205: Microbiology (SCIT OR SG)
MIC 206: Microbiology Laboratory (SCIT OR SG)

Prepare for these careers as a pre-dentistry major
Upon completion of this pre-dental degree, you’ll be prepared to extend your education with an advanced degree or pursue a career in a dental- or science-related field. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Biologists
Growth: 3.9%
Salary: $87,300
Dental Assistants
Growth: 6.9%
Salary: $44,820
Dentists, General
Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $155,040
Prosthodontists
Growth: 5.7%
Salary: $159,530
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $44,990
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Growth: 2.5%
Salary: $214,460
Medical and Health Services Managers
Growth: 28.4%
Salary: $104,830
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Growth: 5.0%
Salary: $0
Orthodontists
Growth: 4.5%
Salary: $174,360