Université de Montréal Dentistry

Contacts

Websites University website: http://www.umontreal.ca/ Faculty of Dentistry website: http://www.medent.umontreal.ca/index1.html Admissions website : http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/admission/index.html Admission office phone : Lisa Breau (514) 343-7076 Info on Dentistry program: Francine Jacques (514) 343-6111 ext. 3437 Admissions e-mail : Go to http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/admission/index.html, and beneath the �pour nous joindre� heading, click �par courriel�. Admission Requirements

General Notes

   * Language of instruction is exclusively French.
   * If the applicant�s previous language of instruction was not French they may be required to pass a French knowledge test ($60 fee).
   * A university degree is required for admission.
   * Students are accepted from all over Canada.
   * Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status.

Criteria Required classes

   * CEGEP level:
         o Biology 301 and 401
         o Chemistry 101, 201 and 202
         o Math 103, 105, 203, 307, and 337
         o Physics 101, 201, 301
         o Psychology 102
         o German 101, 201
         o Spanish 101, 201

Please consult http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/publications/tap_guideADM/doc/medecine_dentaire.pdf (pages 5-8) for an extensive list of other equivalent courses. -To be admitted, applicants must possess a bachelor�s degree from any of the following disciplines:

   * Audiology
   * Biochemistry
   * Occupational therapy
   * Nutrition
   * Orthophony
   * Pharmacy
   * Physiotherapy
   * Nursing
   * Biological sciences or biomedical sciences.

-Applicants may also possess a master�s degree in optometry. -Other degrees not listed may be considered acceptable after reviewing an applicant�s file. -Applicants who have completed a CEGEP DEC must have completed at least 12 university credits. -Applicants who do not have a DEC must have completed at least 48 university credits.

Check out these links for more information: http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/index_fiche_prog/130040_desc.html

GPA -A minimum average GPA of 2.7 (out of 4.3) is required. Check out this link for more information: http://www.umontreal.ca/english/pros_stu_grad/admission.html

Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)/ Test de l'Association dentaire canadienne (TAED) -Applicants must complete the TAED to be considered for application. -The applicant must register for TAED either prior to September 15 for the November test, or prior to January 15 for the February test. -Please contact the Canadian Dental Association for registration through these contacts: Association dentaire canadienne 1815 Promenade Alta Vista, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3Y6 Phone: (613) 523-1770; Fax : (613) 523-7736 www.cda-adc.ca,

-Applicants who fail the TAED (less than 10 on either manual or perception ability sections) will not be considered. -Applicants maybe considered if they retake the test and pass.

Check out this link for more information: http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/index_fiche_prog/130040_desc.html

Supporting Documents -A letter of intent written in French, minimum two pages in length, must be submitted. -The letter must detail the applicant�s interest in both the dental profession and the continuation of university studies. -The letter must be sent to: Secr�tariat de la Facult� de m�decine dentaire Universit� de Montr�al, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville Montr�al, Qu�bec H3C 3J7 -A copy of the applicant�s cumulative grades is required. This includes high school, CEGEP, and university grades. -A copy of the applicant�s university diploma is required. -4 letters of recommendation are required.

Check out these links for more information: http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/index_fiche_prog/130040_desc.html http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/admission/doc_requis/etudesSup.html

French language conditions -Applicants must pass the ��preuve uniforme de langue et litt�rature fran�aise du minist�re de l'�ducation du Qu�bec�. -Applicants must obtain a minimum of 850/990 on the test de fran�ais international (TFI).

Check out this link for more information: http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/index_fiche_prog/130040_desc.html

Deadlines

-The letter of intent must be received by February 1. -Deadline for application form and application fee ($50) is February 1. Check out these links for more information: http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/index_fiche_prog/130040_desc.html http://www.etudes.umontreal.ca/admission/dates_limites.html

Tuition

-Tuition (per session) for a full time student (equivalent of 15 credits) from Quebec or the rest of Canada is $834.15. -Tuition (per session) for a full time foreign student (equivalent of 15 credits) is $4,269.15. -The cost of thesis preparation is an additional $312.00 for all students. -Students who must rent an apartment should estimate that their living expenses will be $1000/per month. This includes:

   * Rent and utilities: $450/month
   * Food: $275/month
   * Transportation: $45/month
   * Books and supplies: $600/year
   * Telephone: $30/month
   * Misc.: $150/month

-Applicants must plan to spend a minimum of $20,000 for required instruments over the course of their studies:

   * Year 1: $7,000
   * Year 2: $8,500
   * Year 3: $4,000
   * Year 4: $500

-Financial aid and scholarships are available to students. Please consult http://www.baf.umontreal.ca/ for more information.

Check out these links for more information: http://www.umontreal.ca/english/stu_finance/qc_students.html http://www.umontreal.ca/english/stu_finance/can_stu_nonresqc.html

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