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What are my options for majors if I wanted to do something in the dentistry field?
I am currently a sophomore in high school and want to do something in the dentistry field. If I major in biology over public health do I get less or more internship opportunities related to dentistry? Do certain majors limit options for job opportunities or career options in the future in the healthcare field?
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If you’re interested in the dentistry field, you have several major options. Common choices include biology, chemistry, health sciences, or public health. Dental schools do not require a specific major — they require certain prerequisite courses (like biology, chemistry, physics, and math).
Majoring in biology may offer more science-heavy coursework that aligns closely with dental school prerequisites, while public health can provide a broader understanding of community health and prevention. Internship opportunities are usually based more on your initiative, networking, and meeting prerequisites than your specific major.
Most healthcare-related majors do not limit your future options as long as you complete required courses and gain relevant experience. The key is choosing a major you can succeed in academically while completing dental school requirements.
Majoring in biology may offer more science-heavy coursework that aligns closely with dental school prerequisites, while public health can provide a broader understanding of community health and prevention. Internship opportunities are usually based more on your initiative, networking, and meeting prerequisites than your specific major.
Most healthcare-related majors do not limit your future options as long as you complete required courses and gain relevant experience. The key is choosing a major you can succeed in academically while completing dental school requirements.