Barry University, located in Miami Shores, offers undergraduate students a pre-dental program. The program features eight teaching labs, research opportunities with members of the faculty, and a mentorship program for incoming freshman. Students need to take a minimum of 40 credits including courses in biological foundations, genetics, botany, and zoology. The program also requires students to complete core courses in chemistry, calculus, and physics. Students have the opportunity to participate in summer internships in order to improve their dental school applications.
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
305-899-3100
barry.edu
Dental programs available at Brevard Community College include dental assisting technology and dental hygiene. The Dental Assisting Technology and Management Program is for current dental assistants that are graduates of an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited program. Students will complete seminars and clinical experience as well as courses in office management, communication, dental psychology, and more. The program allows students to specialize their Associate of Science degree in areas such as educational methodologies, marketing of dental products, and dental practice set up and management. The dental hygiene program is open to all students and prepares students for national, state, or regional board examinations for license to practice. Students will receive extensive instruction in preclinical and clinical practice. Graduates of the program will receive an Associate of Science degree and will be eligible for a certification in expanded functions.
Brevard Community College
1519 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
321-632-1111
brevardcc.edu
At the Florida Institute of Technology, located in Melbourne, undergraduate students are able to pursue a degree in a premedical biological sciences program. The program provides a dynamic and focused course of study for students that would like to gain entry to a medical, dental, or veterinary school. Students will develop a strong background in biology and acquire hands-on experience in genetics, biochemistry, and physiology. Florida Institute of Technology provides students will state-of-the-art training equipment including eight teaching labs, 12 research labs, and an electron microscope suite. Students also have a variety of research and internship opportunities.
Florida Institute of Technology
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
312-674-8030
fit.edu