Which upper-division non-science course did you mention?

• A. Art History Seminar
• B. Bioethics course
• C. Philosophy of Science
• D. Creative Writing Workshop

Answer: (B)

Understanding how ethics intersects biology and patient care helps explain why the bioethics course is the best pick. A bioethics course, typically an upper-division offering, covers ethical issues in biology and medicine—topics like patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, and professional responsibilities. These are directly relevant to dentistry, where decisions about treatment, communicating risks, and respecting patient rights are everyday concerns.

The other options are valuable humanities courses, but they don’t target medical ethics or clinical decision-making as directly. Art History Seminar and Creative Writing Workshop emphasize interpretation and expression rather than how ethical principles apply in patient care. Philosophy of Science deals with the nature and foundations of science, which is important for critical thinking but less about applying ethics in a clinical setting. So, bioethics best demonstrates preparation for thoughtful, patient-centered practice in dentistry.