Biology with a 3+4 Track to DMD (BA)

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2024–Spring 2025 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a 3+4 Track to DMD

Unit: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: Biology
Academic Plan Code(s): BIOLBA_3+4

Program Information

The College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Dentistry have joined together to create a 3+4 accelerated program. This is an accelerated program for those Biology students who want to complete their Bachelor's degree and DMD degree in 7 years instead of the typical 8 years. Undergraduates in the B.A. program would apply to the Dental School to attend in what would normally be their fourth year of undergraduate work and, after their first year at ULSD, they would transfer credits back to A&S and be able to receive the B.A. Students in this program will gain the same skills as a student earning both degrees but will do so faster and be able to join the workforce that much quicker.

Degree Summary

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After completion of their first year at ULSD, students will transfer credits back to A&S and can graduate with a BA in Biology.

Departmental Admission Requirements

Admission to the BA in this program is the same as for a BA only. Admission to the BA in Biology requires completion of BIOL 240, BIOL 241, BIOL 242, and BIOL 243 with a grade of C or better; completion of MATH 111 with a grade of C or better OR placement into a mathematics course above the level of MATH 111 on the basis of either the University of Louisville mathematics placement examination or ACT/SAT score; and a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.

Admission to UofL School of Dentistry (ULSD)

The Committee on Admissions selects students based on academic proficiency in pre-dental studies, performance on the Dental Admissions Test, recommendations, and nonacademic factors assessed in a personal interview. The current qualifications for the joint degree program have been agreed upon by discipline faculty from the University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences and School of Dentistry. All interested student must apply to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry program and meet the admission criteria.

General Education Requirements

All degrees require the completion of the University-wide General Education Program (link provided above). Some General Education requirements may be met in the requirements for the major or supporting coursework, in which case additional electives may be required to complete the minimum hours for the degree.

College/School Requirements

Program/Major Requirements

Supplemental Courses (required for the BA)

School of Dentistry Courses

Flight Plan

The Flight Plan outlined above is intended to demonstrate one possible path to completing the degree within four years.  Course selection and placement within the program may vary depending on course offerings and schedule, elective preferences, and other factors (study abroad, internship availability, etc.). Please consult your advisor for additional information about building a flight plan that works for you.

Degree Audit Report
Degree Audit reports illustrate how your completed courses fulfill the requirements of your academic plan, and which requirements are still outstanding. Degree audits also take transfer credits and test credits into account. "What-if" reports allow you to compare the courses you have completed in your current academic plan to the courses required in another academic plan.  Should you have questions about either report, please consult with your academic advisor.

Flight Planner
The Flight Planner tool is available for you to create a personalized Flight Plan to graduation.  Advisors have access to review your Flight Planner and can help you adjust it to ensure you remain on track to graduate in a timely manner.

To create these reports:

1. Log into your ULink account.
2. Click on the Academic Progress tile.
3. Select the appropriate report.
   1. To run a Degree Audit report, click on "View my Degree Audit."
   2. To create a What-if report, click on "Create a What-if Advisement Report."
   3. To run a Flight Planner report, click on "Use My Flight Planner."

Click here to run a Degree Audit report, create a What-if report, or run a Flight Planner report.