Dalhousie University Dentistry

Dentistry
Canadian universities
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International universities
Manchester

Location

Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University
Carleton Campus
5981 University Avenue
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

Contacts

Website: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/dentistry.html
Phone: 902-494-2450
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.

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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)

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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-

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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.
• 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

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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

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Interview

• On a Saturday in March or April 2018
• 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.

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Timeline 2017-2018

• December 1, 2017: Application and application fee deadline
• February 1, 2018: All supporting documents must be received
• March – April 2018: Interviews are held.
• May 1, 2018: All pre-requisite courses must normally be completed by this date.

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Tuition 2017-2018

All fees are written in Canadian dollars:

• Canadian citizens/permanent residents:
  • First year tuition and incidental fees: $52,268
  • First year books and supplies: $1,350
  • First year residence (lodging and food): $10,580
• International students:
  • First year tuition and incidental fees: $77,751
  • First year books and supplies: $1,350
  • First year residence (lodging and food): $10,580

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