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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Website: http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/index.html<br>
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Faculty of Dentistry <br>
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Telephone: (902) 494-2824<br>
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Dalhousie University <br>
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E-mail: denadmis@dal.ca
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5981 University Avenue <br>
 
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Halifax, NS <br>
 
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Canada B3H 1W2 <br>
 
  
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Website: http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/<br>
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==Program Information==
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Phone: (902) 494 - 2824<br>
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*Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS)
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Fax: (902) 494 - 2527 <br>
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**4 year program
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Email: denadmis@dal.ca <br>
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**36 applicants accepted
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**500 applicants in 2009
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===General Notes===
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/index.html here]
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There are different programs offered by the Faculty of Dentistry: <br>
 
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*Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) <br>
 
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*Diploma in Dental Hygiene <br>
 
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*M.D./MSc. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery <br><br>
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Bachelor’s degree not required but recommended (especially if graduate program intended)
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===Criteria===
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*Minimum of 10 full-year academic classes at undergraduate level
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====Academic requirements====
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**Biology with Lab (6 credits)
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* One full-year academic class in each of biology, general chemistry, physics, organic chemistry (each of these courses must include laboratory instruction) an approved one-term Bio-organic Chemistry course may be substituted for the full year Organic Chemistry class
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**General chemistry with Lab (6 credits)
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* Two full-year academic courses (or four one-term courses) chosen from the humanities and/or social sciences
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**Physics with Lab (6 credits)
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* One full year (or two one-term) writing course
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**Organic Chemistry with Lab (6 credits)
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* One university course (full year or one term) in each of the following: Introductory Biochemistry, Introductory Microbiology, and Vertebrate Physiology. These courses should be at the second year level or higher and applicants are encouraged to contact the Faculty of Dentistry for approval of selected courses.
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**Humanities and Social Sciences (12 credits)
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**Writing Course (6 credits)
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**Biochemistry (3-6 credits)
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**Microbiology (3-6 credits)
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**Vertebrate Physiology (3-6 credits)
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/DDSRequirements.html here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is considered competitive.
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*Applicants with best academic record have greater chance of admission
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*Average of final 60 university credit hours 2009: A
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*Average of required science courses 2009: A-
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/DDSRequirements.html here]
  
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====The Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)====
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====DAT====
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*must complete no later than February to be considered for admission to the following academic year (it is recommended that you complete the November DAT in the event you wish to retake the DAT in February).
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*Canadian or US DAT accepted (Canadian Citizens must complete Canadian DAT)
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*must be completed within two years of applying for the program.
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*Score of 15 or better on each component
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*Most successful applicants have achieved a score of 15 or better on each of the components of the DAT.
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*DAT must have been written within 2 years of application
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*Deadline - February 1 (can be later if February DAT is taken)
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*Average 2009 DAT component scores: 19.2
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*Must be mailed to:
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/DDSRequirements.html here]<br>
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::::Dean's Office
 
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::::Faculty of Dentistry
 
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::::Dalhousie University
 
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::::Halifax, NS
 
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::::Canada, B3H 1W2
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Three confidential reference evaluation forms
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* [http://www.registrar.dal.ca/prospective/undergraduateapp.html Application]
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**At least one of these forms must be from a university faculty member who has taught the applicant.
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*Official transcripts of all university studies
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**The remaining forms should be from someone (not a relative) who knows the applicant.
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*3 confidential reference evaluation forms
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**Deadline - February 1
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/DDSHowToApply.html here]
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*[http://www.registrar.dal.ca/forms/DDSApp.pdf Application Form]
 
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**includes a $70.00 application fee
 
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**Deadline - December 1
 
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*Official Transcript
 
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**must be mailed to:
 
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::::Office of the Registrar
 
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::::Dahousie University
 
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::::Halifax, Nova Scotia
 
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::::Canada B3H 1W2
 
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Check out this link for more information:
 
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http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/DDSRequirements.html
 
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==Other==
 
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*All students intending to proceed to the study of dentistry should acquire a broad academic background in the use of written and spoken English.
 
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*Students are encouraged to obtain a bachelor's degree before seeking admission to the Faculty of Dentistry. This statement does not mean that any penalty will be imposed upon those who do not have more than the stated minimum requirements.
 
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*Truly outstanding candidates may be admitted after completion of the minimum entrance requirements.
 
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==Tuition==
 
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<table><tr><td></td><td>Yr 1</td><td>Yr 2</td><td>Yr 3</td><td>Yr 4</td></tr>
 
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<td>Tuition Fee (Canadian Students)</td><td>14, 074.00</td><td>14, 074.00</td><td>14, 074.00</td><td>14, 074.00</td></tr>
 
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<td>Tuition-International Students</td><td>35,000.00</td><td>35,000.00</td><td>35,000.00</td><td>35,000.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Student Union Fee</td><td>113.00</td><td>113.00</td><td>113.00</td><td>113.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>DSU Health and Dental Plan</td><td>253.00</td><td>253.00</td><td>253.00</td><td>253.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Society Fee</td><td>70.00</td><td>70.00</td><td>70.00</td><td>70.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Student Service Fee</td><td>192.00</td><td>192.00</td><td>192.00</td><td>192.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Acitilities Renewal Fee</td><td>86.00</td><td>86.00</td><td>86.00</td><td>86.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Auxiliary/Instrument Fee</td><td>9, 398.00</td><td>8,202.00</td><td>2,150.00</td><td>1,960.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Bus Pass Fee</td><td>116.00</td><td>116.00</td><td>116.00</td><td>116.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Total Fees (Canadian Students)</td><td>24,302.00</td><td>23,106.00</td><td>17,054.00</td><td>16,864.00</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>International Students</td><td>45,228.00</td><td>44,032.00</td><td>37,980.00</td><td>37,790.00</td></tr>
 
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==Statistics==
 
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* Statistics of accepted applicants to the Dentistry program for September 2005:
 
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**Number of applicants: 237
 
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**Number accepted: 36
 
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**Average in required science subjects: A-
 
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**Average in Higher science subjects (biochemistry, microbiology, physiology): A-
 
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**Average in final 60 University hours: A-
 
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*First year tuition (Canadian): $6,800
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*First year total (Canadian): $15,470
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*First year tuition (International): $7,260
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*First year total (International):  $23,636
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For more information on tuition, click [http://moneymatters.dal.ca/costs/index.html here]<br>
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For Scholarship and Financial Aid information, click [http://moneymatters.dal.ca/ here]
  
  
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Contacts

Website: http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/index.html
Telephone: (902) 494-2824
E-mail: denadmis@dal.ca

Program Information

  • Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS)
    • 4 year program
    • 36 applicants accepted
    • 500 applicants in 2009

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree not required but recommended (especially if graduate program intended)
  • Minimum of 10 full-year academic classes at undergraduate level
    • Biology with Lab (6 credits)
    • General chemistry with Lab (6 credits)
    • Physics with Lab (6 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with Lab (6 credits)
    • Humanities and Social Sciences (12 credits)
    • Writing Course (6 credits)
    • Biochemistry (3-6 credits)
    • Microbiology (3-6 credits)
    • Vertebrate Physiology (3-6 credits)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Applicants with best academic record have greater chance of admission
  • Average of final 60 university credit hours 2009: A
  • Average of required science courses 2009: A-

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Canadian or US DAT accepted (Canadian Citizens must complete Canadian DAT)
  • Score of 15 or better on each component
  • DAT must have been written within 2 years of application
  • Average 2009 DAT component scores: 19.2

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application
  • Official transcripts of all university studies
  • 3 confidential reference evaluation forms

For more information, click here

Tuition 2009-2010

  • First year tuition (Canadian): $6,800
  • First year total (Canadian): $15,470
  • First year tuition (International): $7,260
  • First year total (International): $23,636

For more information on tuition, click here
For Scholarship and Financial Aid information, click here

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