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Pre-Bachelors - Pre-Dentistry - Physiology

Carbondale campus — Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 12,652
Application Fee: USD 40
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Smile! Students aiming for a career in dentistry will find a bright future at SIU. This field remains in demand with the increasing understanding that oral health is an important component of overall health and wellness. Dentists help patients maintain oral health by evaluating, diagnosing and treating disease, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity. They engage in non-surgical and surgical repair and restoration of the teeth. There are a number of dental specialties including endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, and oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology, and surgery. The SIU pre-dental curriculum ensures that SIU graduates are prepared for direct entry into dental programs. Pre-dentistry is not a major at SIU. As a pre-dental student, you are indicating your intention to apply to dental schools. Students will need to select a major in which to earn a degree at SIU. The most popular majors are Biological Science, Biochemistry, and Physiology. Pre-dental students have also selected Microbiology, Psychology, and Public Health. Double majors are also an option. Approximately 80% of all dentists practice general dentistry and many are small business owners. We encourage students to take a few business classes to supplement their science-based curriculum. Future dentists are also encouraged to take up a hobby that develops artistic ability and increases manual dexterity as these are important parts of a dental career.

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Field of study: —
Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 12,652
Application fee: USD 40
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Carbondale campus

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

1263 Lincoln Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1869 as the state’s second teachers college – with a dozen academic departments and an inaugural class of 143 – SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System. It is a strong, diverse, student-centered, research-intensive, and comprehensive university that earned the prestigious 2015 community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. That designation reflects a longstanding commitment to service and outreach; in 2013 alone, 237,000 residents of central and southern Illinois benefited from 578 initiative...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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