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For more information, click [http://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/professional/dentistry/how_do_I_apply/admissions_overview.html here] and [http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/DDSHowToApply.html previous admissions website] | For more information, click [http://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/professional/dentistry/how_do_I_apply/admissions_overview.html here] and [http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/DDSHowToApply.html previous admissions website] | ||
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2013== |
*First year tuition (Canadian): $ 17,013.00 | *First year tuition (Canadian): $ 17,013.00 | ||
*First year total (Canadian): $ 34,114.80 | *First year total (Canadian): $ 34,114.80 | ||
*First year tuition (International): $ 40,000 | *First year tuition (International): $ 40,000 | ||
*First year total (International): $ 57,101.80 | *First year total (International): $ 57,101.80 | ||
− | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.dal.ca | + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/tuition_fees_costs.html here]<br> |
For Scholarship and Financial Aid information, click [http://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/funding_sources.html here] | For Scholarship and Financial Aid information, click [http://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/funding_sources.html here] | ||
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Contacts
Website: http://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/professional/dentistry/program_overview.html
Phone: (902) 494-2824
Admissions e-mail: denadmis@dal.ca
Program Information
- Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS)
- 4 year program
- Number of applications in 2013: approximately 500
- Class size: accept up to 38
- Preference is given to permanent residents of the Atlantic provinces.
For more information, click current-updated website and previous requirement and statistics
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum of 60 credit hours of university study. A Bachelor’s degree is not required but recommended (especially if graduate studies are intended).
- Required Courses
- Biology with Lab (6 credits)
- General chemistry with Lab (6 credits)
- Physics with Lab (6 credits)
- Organic Chemistry with Lab (6 credits)
- Arts and/or Social Sciences (12 credits)
- Writing Course (6 credits)
- Biochemistry (3 credits)
- Microbiology (3 credits)
- Vertebrate Physiology (6 credits)
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: No minimum GPA specified, but applicants with best academic record have greater chance of admission
- Average accepted grade of final 60 university credit hours 2013: A
- Average accepted grade of required science courses 2013: A-
For more information, click here and previous requirement and statistics
DAT
- Minimum scores:
- Although there is no minimum score, most successful applicants have scores of at least 15, and an average of 21 (or better) is advised.
- Average DAT scores 2013: 19.2
- For the class entering in September 2013 (and later) Manual Dexterity (carving) scores will not be considered
- Canadian or US DAT accepted (Canadian Citizens residing in Canada must complete Canadian DAT)
- DAT must have been written within 2 years of application
- DAT must be written by February of the year of admission
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Online Application form
- $ 70 Registration fee
- Official transcripts of all university studies
- Supplemental Information form (outlining extracurricular activities)
- Applicants who are invited for an interview are required to submit 3 confidential reference evaluation forms
- DAT score
- Acceptance is conditional upon fulfillment of Health requirements click here
For more information, click here
Interview
- On a Saturday in March or April
- Interviews are structured and conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry by 2 dentists and last 40 minutes.
- Applicants with the highest university grades are selected for interview.
- Interviews are conducted by a team of 2-3 trained interviewers, using a structured interview format.
For more information, click here
Timeline
- December 1: Application and application fee deadline
- February 1: All supporting documents must be received
- March – April: Interviews are held.
- May 1: All pre-requisite courses must normally be completed by this date.
For more information, click here and previous admissions website
Tuition 2013
- First year tuition (Canadian): $ 17,013.00
- First year total (Canadian): $ 34,114.80
- First year tuition (International): $ 40,000
- First year total (International): $ 57,101.80
For more information on tuition, click here
For Scholarship and Financial Aid information, click here