Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine Academics

4-year traditional. The focus of the curriculum is to produce clinicians able to practice dentistry with an understanding of biological principles. The first 2 years include basic science courses and preclinical dental courses, with some clinical observation and experience. It is recommended that the sciences be selected from biochemistry, comparative anatomy, histology, genetics, and microbiology. The final 2 years concentrate on clinical practice. During the fourth year, the student will be assigned rotations at various facilities, thereby experiencing dentistry as it is practiced throughout the state.