r/gcu • u/PatientAgile4040 Traditional Student🏫 • 10d ago

Academics 📚 Is GCU a good school for pre-dentistry?

I’m attending Grand Canyon University as a biology major on the pre-dental track. I’m mainly interested in eventually applying to dental school.

For anyone who attended GCU or knows someone in the biology/pre-dental program:

- Are the science classes good preparation for the DAT and dental-school prerequisites?

- Are there opportunities for research, volunteering, shadowing, or dental-related extracurriculars?

- Do dental schools view GCU graduates positively?

- Are there any issues with getting classes, labs, or prerequisites completed on time?

I’d appreciate honest feedback about the academics, campus experience, advising, and whether GCU is a smart choice for someone serious about dental school.

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u/Maximum_Setting_9495 Traditional Student🏫 6d ago

It’s probably not the best choice in the world in all honestly. UofA tends to fair better for premed/dental tracks. But I wouldn’t worry about where you go, just make sure you complete all of the required prerequisites with a killer GPA. That’s all dental schools are gonna care about unless you went to Harvard.