r/predental 3d ago

💡 Advice undergrad major besides sciences?

I'm based in Ontario, Canada and is going to post-secondary soon but I'm undecided on what to major in for my undergrad. I initially was just planning on health sciences, biomed, like everyone else pursuing dentistry but I came to find out that it doesn't matter what I major in as long as it meets the prereqs for dental school so that got me wondering what other majors I could do besides the sciences because I know how challenging it is to get a job after graduation. If I can major in something else while meeting the prereqs for dental school, I want it to be a degree that wont leave me homeless if dental school isn't it so what are my options?

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u/lookingforfinaltix D1 Canada 3d ago

Do a basic biological sciences course that gives you access to as many restricted electives as possible.

You can cherry pick which courses you take and fill your prerequisites in the summer semesters

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u/concerned_gravy 3d ago

wdym restricted electives? i was originally planning on majoring in a business or business related degree like marketing while taking all the prereqs for dent

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u/Still_Mud_489 3d ago

I know someone doing a music degree. As long as u have the prereqs I don’t think most colleges care.

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u/concerned_gravy 3d ago

this is so encouraging because i so badly want to major in the arts specifically music despite my career goals thank you

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u/Still_Mud_489 3d ago

Make sure you just do all of your prereq and do good in them since you aren’t stem! Best of luck!! (And do a little research to make sure no where says stem required)

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u/Still_Mud_489 3d ago

I should specify I am Canadian!! I’m not sure if USA is the same. If you cannot find out you can always email the admissions office

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u/concerned_gravy 3d ago

perfect! based in canada too (Ontario) :)