Dalhousie University Dentistry
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Contacts
Address:
Faculty of Dentistry
Dalhousie University
5981 University Avenue
Halifax, NS
Canada B3H 1W2
Website: http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/
Phone: (902) 494 - 2824
Fax: (902) 494 - 2527
Email: denadmis@dal.ca
General Notes
There are different programs offered by the Faculty of Dentistry:
- Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene
- M.D./MSc. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Admission Requirements
Criteria
Academic requirements
- 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
- Two full-year academic courses (or four one-term courses) chosen from the humanities and/or social sciences
- One full year (or two one-term) writing course
- 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.
GPA
A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is considered competitive.
The Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
- 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).
- must be completed within two years of applying for the program.
- Most successful applicants have achieved a score of 15 or better on each of the components of the DAT.
- Deadline - February 1 (can be later if February DAT is taken)
- Must be mailed to:
- Dean's Office
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Dalhousie University
- Halifax, NS
- Canada, B3H 1W2
Supporting Documents
- Three confidential reference evaluation forms
- At least one of these forms must be from a university faculty member who has taught the applicant.
- The remaining forms should be from someone (not a relative) who knows the applicant.
- Deadline - February 1
- Application Form
- includes a $70.00 application fee
- Deadline - December 1
- Official Transcript
- must be mailed to:
- Office of the Registrar
- Dahousie University
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Canada B3H 1W2
Check out this link for more information: http://www.dentistry.dal.ca/prospective/DDS/DDSRequirements.html
Other
- All students intending to proceed to the study of dentistry should acquire a broad academic background in the use of written and spoken English.
- 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.
- Truly outstanding candidates may be admitted after completion of the minimum entrance requirements.
Tuition
| Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | |
| Tuition Fee (Canadian Students) | 14, 074.00 | 14, 074.00 | 14, 074.00 | 14, 074.00 |
| Tuition-International Students | 35,000.00 | 35,000.00 | 35,000.00 | 35,000.00 |
| Student Union Fee | 113.00 | 113.00 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| DSU Health and Dental Plan | 253.00 | 253.00 | 253.00 | 253.00 |
| Society Fee | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| Student Service Fee | 192.00 | 192.00 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| Acitilities Renewal Fee | 86.00 | 86.00 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| Auxiliary/Instrument Fee | 9, 398.00 | 8,202.00 | 2,150.00 | 1,960.00 |
| Bus Pass Fee | 116.00 | 116.00 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| Total Fees (Canadian Students) | 24,302.00 | 23,106.00 | 17,054.00 | 16,864.00 |
| International Students | 45,228.00 | 44,032.00 | 37,980.00 | 37,790.00 |
Statistics
- Statistics of accepted applicants to the Dentistry program for September 2005:
- Number of applicants: 237
- Number accepted: 36
- Average in required science subjects: A-
- Average in Higher science subjects (biochemistry, microbiology, physiology): A-
- Average in final 60 University hours: A-
