Hi,
I am currently a student at UTM, and am enrolled in Physical and Chemical Sciences. My ultimate goal is to become a dentist, which requires a minimum of two years in Life Science. I was wondering what I would need to do in order to switch into Life Sciences? like what GPA would I need to maintain etc.
Thanks a lot!
Lauren
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Hi Lauren,
Askastudent applauds your exciting life choice to become a dentist. Congratulations. May you floss eternally.
It’s totally possible that you can switch into UTM’s Life Science program. According to their website, first year students take the following courses, which will lead them down to the road to being able to apply to professional schools, like dentistry.
- BIO152H5: Introduction to Evolution and Evolutionary Genetics
- BIO153H5: Diversity of Organisms
- CHM140Y5: The Study of Matter and Its Transformations
- MAT134Y5: Calculus for Life Sciences
You might have taken a few of these courses already in your Chemistry program. Another important thing to note is their high school preparations. Do you have any equivalent of the following classes?
- English (ENG4U)*;
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)*;
- Biology (SBI4U)*; and
- Chemistry (SCH4U).*
- While Physics (SPH4U)* is recommended for some programs, it is required for Biotechnology.
It’s possible that you might have to take some first year pre-reqs to switch into Life Sciences in your future year. However, remember that you can only take a maximum of six 100 level credits that go towards your degree.
I would recommend talking to the Life Science program directly about your intention to switch into the program and how that will lead to dentistry. They can be contacted here.
Best of luck!
xoxo, Askastudent