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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca<br>
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'''Phone:''' (780) 492-1319<br>
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'''Admissions Phone:''' (780) 492-1319<br>
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'''Fax:''' (780) 492-7536<br>
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'''Admissions Fax:''' (780) 492-7536<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@dentistry.ualberta.ca
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'''Admissions E-Mail:''' admissions@dentistry.ualberta.ca<br>
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'''Location:''' Edmonton, Alberta
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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*Number of applications for 2012 admission: 399
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*2 pre-dental years required
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**Alberta resident applicants: 239
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/doctor-of-dental-surgery-dds here]
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**Non-Alberta resident applicants: 154
 
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*Class size in 2012: 33
 
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**33 were Alberta residents
 
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**1 was an Aboriginal student
 
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**0 were non-Alberta residents
 
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*Class size is usually limited to 31 seats in the program
 
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**85% of places available are reserved for Alberta students
 
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**5% for International students
 
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**10% for other Canadian residents (non-Alberta residents)
 
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***All non-resident of Alberta who is admitted must be at least (or more) qualified as any Alberta resident who is accepted
 
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/ProgramsAdmissions/Dentistry/DDSOverview.aspx here]
 
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2016: 250
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*Applicants interviewed 2016: NA
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*Class size in 2013: 32 (31: in-province, 1: out-of-province)
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*A maximum of 15% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/dentistry-admission-statistics here]
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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**English (6 credits)
 
**English (6 credits)
 
**Statistics (3 credits)
 
**Statistics (3 credits)
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**Biochemistry (3 credits)
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**Introductory Biochemistry (3 credits)
 
*Note
 
*Note
 
**The prerequisite requirements must be passed with a minimum grade of C-.
 
**The prerequisite requirements must be passed with a minimum grade of C-.
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**Biology: IB Biology HL with a grade of 6 or 7 is equivalent to Biology 107 (3 credits).  
 
**Biology: IB Biology HL with a grade of 6 or 7 is equivalent to Biology 107 (3 credits).  
 
**English: IB English HL with a grade of 6 or 7 will meet the English requirement.
 
**English: IB English HL with a grade of 6 or 7 will meet the English requirement.
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/ProgramsAdmissions/Dentistry/DDSOverview.aspx here]
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/doctor-of-dental-surgery-dds here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum CGPA: 3.0
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*Overall GPA 2016: 3.61-4.00
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**Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 will not be considered for admission
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants 2016: 3.85
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*The minimum competitive GPA is 3.5
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*Minimum accepted grade/GPA 2016 (domestic applicants invited for an interview): NA
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*Mean GPA of Admitted Applicants for Admission in 2012: 3.86 (with a range from 3.66 - 4.00)
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*Minimum accepted grade/GPA 2016 (international applicants invited for an interview): NA
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*Calculation method:
 
*For applicants who have completed at least four or more years of full-time postsecondary work, the semester with the lowest GPA will not be included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA (provided that the worst semester is not the most recent Fall/Winter or the only semester with a full course load).
 
*For applicants who have completed at least four or more years of full-time postsecondary work, the semester with the lowest GPA will not be included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA (provided that the worst semester is not the most recent Fall/Winter or the only semester with a full course load).
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/ProgramsAdmissions/Dentistry/DDSOverview/AdmissionStatisticsDDS.aspx here]
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/dentistry-admission-statistics here]
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
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*Minimum scores:
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*Reading Comprehension mean – 22.75 (with a range from 19- 29)
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**Reading Comprehension – 15
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*Perceptual Ability mean – 21.50 (with a range from 17 - 26)
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**Perceptual Ability – 15
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*Manual Dexterity mean – 24.15 (with a range from 16 - 29)
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**Manual Dexterity – 15
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*DAT must have been written within 5 years of the application deadline
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*Mean scores 2012:
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*Only the highest set of  DAT scores are taken into account
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**Reading Comprehension – 21.24 (with a range from 16 - 30)
 
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**Perceptual Ability – 21.33 (with a range from 16 - 29)
 
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**Manual Dexterity – 23.36 (with a range from 16 - 30)
 
 
*Only the Canadian DAT version accepted
 
*Only the Canadian DAT version accepted
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*Must be written by the November exam date prior to admission year
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/dentistry-admission-statistics here]<br>
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*DAT must have been written within 5 years of application
 
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*Best score is used if written multiple times
 
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*The DAT results must be submitted to the Admissions Office by January 15 of the admission year
 
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/ProgramsAdmissions/Dentistry/DDSOverview.aspx here] and [http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/ProgramsAdmissions/Dentistry/DDSOverview/AdmissionStatisticsDDS.aspx here]<br>
 
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For more information about the DAT itself, visit the Canadian Dental Association website [http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/dat/index.asp here ]
 
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====Admission Formula====
 
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*Overall GPA (50% of overall rank score)
 
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**The overall GPA is calculated from the work completed as a full-time student
 
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*Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) scores (25% of overall rank score)
 
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**The DAT score will be comprised of the sum of reading comprehension, perceptual ability and manual dexterity.
 
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*Interview score (25% of overall rank score)
 
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====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*English Language Proficiency/Spoken English Requirement (if required).
 
*English Language Proficiency/Spoken English Requirement (if required).
 
*Applicants with extenuating circumstances may submit a request for special considerations in writing.  
 
*Applicants with extenuating circumstances may submit a request for special considerations in writing.  
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_admission.cfm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/doctor-of-dental-surgery-dds here]
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*GPA: 50% of overall rank score
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*(DAT) scores: 25% of overall rank score
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*Interview score: 25% of overall rank score
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*All required documents must be sent before February 1 in order to be selected for an interview.
 
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*The interview consists of determining the student’s interest for the field, motivation as well as assessing their personal traits.
 
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*Interview usually occurs during March.
 
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ume/admissions/dofd_interview.cfm here]
 
  
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* Interview Dates: March 4, 2017
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*Interviews evaluate an applicant's maturity, motivation, initiative, ability to communicate, personal qualities and interests
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*Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
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**interviewee will be exposed without interruption to a series of stations, each of which will take 10 minutes to complete
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/doctor-of-dental-surgery-dds here] and [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/sample-mmi-questions here] for sample MMI questions
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*July 1, 2018: Applications Open
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*September 15, 2018: DAT Registration Deadline (November)
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*November 1, 2018: Application Submission Deadline
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*January 15, 2019: DAT Registration Deadline (February)
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*February 1, 2019: Supporting Document Deadline
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*March 9, 2019: Interview Date
  
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==Timeline==
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For more information, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/doctor-of-dental-surgery-dds here]
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*November 1: Deadline to submit the online application and send the registration fee.
 
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*November 15: Deadline for receiving official transcripts showing registered courses for the Fall semester.
 
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*January 15: Deadline to receive DAT results.
 
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*January 31: Deadline to receive the Special Consideration request.
 
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*February 1: Deadline to receive official transcripts showing Fall semester grades and registered courses for the Winter semester.
 
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*March 9, 2013: 2013 Interview
 
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*June 15: Deadline to receive official transcripts of showing Fall and Winter course grades. (And, receipt of English Language Proficiency and Spoken English Requirement if applicable)
 
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/ProgramsAdmissions/Dentistry/DDSOverview/DDSDeadlines.aspx here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17,761.56
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*Canadian Students:
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*Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 29,131.56
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**First Year Tuition and Non-Instructional Fees: $21,951.00
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*First year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $ 42,445
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**Fees for Equipment & Instrumentation Rental: $15,000.00
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*Total first year fees (Non-Canadian) - $ 53,815
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*International Students:
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_costs.cfm here]<br>
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**First Year Tuition and Non-Instructional Fees: $68,300
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For Scholarship and Financial Award information, click [http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=399 here]
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**Fees for Equipment & Instrumentation Rental: $15,000.00
  
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For more information on tuition, click [https://www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/dentistry/doctor-of-dental-surgery-dds here]<br>
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For Scholarship and Financial Award information, click [http://www.admissions.ualberta.ca/Money-Matters/Scholarships-Awards.aspx here] <br>
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For Dentistry Scholarship and Award information, click [https://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=399 here]
 
[[Category:University of Alberta|Dentistry]]
 
[[Category:University of Alberta|Dentistry]]
 
[[Category:Dentistry|Alberta]]
 
[[Category:Dentistry|Alberta]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www.dentistry.ualberta.ca
Admissions Phone: (780) 492-1319
Admissions Fax: (780) 492-7536
Admissions E-Mail: admissions@dentistry.ualberta.ca
Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • 4 years in length
  • 2 pre-dental years required
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2016: 250
  • Applicants interviewed 2016: NA
  • Class size in 2013: 32 (31: in-province, 1: out-of-province)
  • A maximum of 15% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 60 credits completed of post-secondary studies (10 full year course equivalents or 20 half year course equivalents)
    • Of the 60 credits, 30 credits must be taken during the academic year (Fall/Winter semester).
  • Required courses
    • General Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Biology (6 credits)
    • Physics (6 credits)
    • English (6 credits)
    • Statistics (3 credits)
    • Introductory Biochemistry (3 credits)
  • Note
    • The prerequisite requirements must be passed with a minimum grade of C-.
    • General Chemistry: IB Chemistry HL with a grade of 6 or 7 is equivalent to Chemistry 101 (3 credits).
    • Biology: IB Biology HL with a grade of 6 or 7 is equivalent to Biology 107 (3 credits).
    • English: IB English HL with a grade of 6 or 7 will meet the English requirement.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Overall GPA 2016: 3.61-4.00
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants 2016: 3.85
  • Minimum accepted grade/GPA 2016 (domestic applicants invited for an interview): NA
  • Minimum accepted grade/GPA 2016 (international applicants invited for an interview): NA
  • Calculation method:
  • For applicants who have completed at least four or more years of full-time postsecondary work, the semester with the lowest GPA will not be included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA (provided that the worst semester is not the most recent Fall/Winter or the only semester with a full course load).

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Reading Comprehension mean – 22.75 (with a range from 19- 29)
  • Perceptual Ability mean – 21.50 (with a range from 17 - 26)
  • Manual Dexterity mean – 24.15 (with a range from 16 - 29)
  • DAT must have been written within 5 years of the application deadline
  • Only the highest set of DAT scores are taken into account
  • Only the Canadian DAT version accepted

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Completed University of Alberta online undergraduate application
  • Registration fee ($ 75 for University of Alberta students, $ 115 for all other students)
  • Results from the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test
  • Official transcripts of your academic record. All previous post-secondary academic records must be provided.
  • English Language Proficiency/Spoken English Requirement (if required).
  • Applicants with extenuating circumstances may submit a request for special considerations in writing.

For more information, click here

Evaluation criteria

  • GPA: 50% of overall rank score
  • (DAT) scores: 25% of overall rank score
  • Interview score: 25% of overall rank score

Interview

  • Interview Dates: March 4, 2017
  • Interviews evaluate an applicant's maturity, motivation, initiative, ability to communicate, personal qualities and interests
  • Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
    • interviewee will be exposed without interruption to a series of stations, each of which will take 10 minutes to complete

For more information, click here and here for sample MMI questions

Timeline 2018-2019

  • July 1, 2018: Applications Open
  • September 15, 2018: DAT Registration Deadline (November)
  • November 1, 2018: Application Submission Deadline
  • January 15, 2019: DAT Registration Deadline (February)
  • February 1, 2019: Supporting Document Deadline
  • March 9, 2019: Interview Date

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Canadian Students:
    • First Year Tuition and Non-Instructional Fees: $21,951.00
    • Fees for Equipment & Instrumentation Rental: $15,000.00
  • International Students:
    • First Year Tuition and Non-Instructional Fees: $68,300
    • Fees for Equipment & Instrumentation Rental: $15,000.00

For more information on tuition, click here
For Scholarship and Financial Award information, click here
For Dentistry Scholarship and Award information, click here

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