Pre-Professional Program in Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene

Pre-Professional Programs

Although essentially a liberal arts college, the College of Arts & Sciences offers certain pre-professional curricula for students who plan to enter professional schools. For medical and paramedical curricula, Andrews University maintains a special relationship with Loma Linda University.

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Loma Linda University admission requirements

• At least 64 semester units of accredited college coursework
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in science courses is recommended
• Courses must be a C or higher to meet LLUSD requirements
• Science courses must be completed within five (5) years of admission
• Proficiency in verbal and written English
• 20 hours minimum of observation/shadowing
• Dental assisting experience is strongly recommended
• Three letters of reference, including: spiritual leader, science professor, and employer
• A formal interview (by invitation only)
• Official transcripts from all schools attended

The following courses are recommended for the first two years before entering Loma Linda University. Students interested in applying to other professional schools should obtain specific entrance requirements for those schools.

Specifically required courses are signified with an *.