Program Type: Undergraduate
Degree Awarded: Students typically obtain a B.S. in Biological Sciences (cellular/molecular/genetics track) or Biochemistry because these degrees include all the requirements needed for entry into dental school, but any track will work as long as entry requirements are met.
Motivated with a goal to pursue a dental career after completing your undergraduate work? Get a head start with NKU’s College of Arts and Sciences. Our low student-to-faculty ratios will have you learning from and working directly with our highly-rated faculty to gain valuable hands-on experience in your chosen major. You’ll receive personalized guidance from advisors who know the field and can help you fulfill all the requirements for admission to dental school. Your education at NKU will help you gain the experience you need to succeed in the dentistry field.
Dr. Patrick Schultheis
Professor
859-572-5933
schultheisp@nku.edu
Graduating Year: 2022
Education: BS Biological Sciences, General Biology, Pre-Dentistry
Career: Dentist
What they do: Currently in Dental School at the University of Louisville
Necessary job skills: Critical thinking, manual dexterity, communication
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