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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.med.ualberta.ca/Home/Education/Admissions/index.cfm<br>
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'''Phone:''' (780) 492-1319<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@dentistry.ualberta.ca
  
Program Admissions (Dentistry and Dental Hygience)<br>
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==Program Information==
Department of Dentistry Admissions Office<br>
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*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
3028 Dentistry/Pharmacy Centre<br>
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**4 years in length
Edmonton, AB<br>
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**[http://www.med.ualberta.ca/Home/Education/DDS/ Overview]
T6G 2N8<br>
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*Dental Hygiene Diploma (DDH)
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**3 years in length
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** B.Sc. Dental Hygiene Specialization program available in 4th year
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**Pre-professional year must be completed before admission
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**[http://www.med.ualberta.ca/Home/Education/DDH/ Overview]
  
Website: http://www.dent.ualberta.ca/<br>
 
Phone: (780)492 - 1319<br>
 
Fax: (780) 492 - 7536<br>
 
Email: admissions@dentistry.ualberta.ca<br>
 
  
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==Applicant Statistics 2008==
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*DDS applied: 383
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*DDS registered: 34
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_stats.cfm here]
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*DDH applied: 227
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*DDH registered: 44
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dh_stats.cfm here]
  
  
  
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==Admission Requirements==
  
===General Notes===
 
Different programs are offered within the School of Dentistry:<br>
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) <br>
 
*Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Dental Hygiene Specialization is completed in the fourth year and is optional)<br>
 
*MSc and PhD degrees in Medical Sciences (Dentistry or Orthodontics)<br><br>
 
  
== Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (DDS)==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*DDS
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**Minimum of 60 postsecondary credits with at least a C- grade in each course
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**General Chemistry (6 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
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**Biology (6 credits)
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**Physics (6 credits)
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**English (6 credits)
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**Statistics (3 credits)
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**Biochemistry (3 credits)
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**For more information, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_require.cfm here]
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*DDH
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**Minimum of 30 postsecondary credits with at least a C- grade in each course
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**English (6 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
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**General Chemistry (3 credits)
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**Biology (3 credits)
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**Sociology (3 credits)
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**Psychology (3 credits)
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**Statistics (3 credits)
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**Electives in any faculty (6 credits)
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**For more information, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dh_require.cfm here]
  
  
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====GPA====
=== Academic Pre-requisites ===
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*Minimum CGPA DDS: 3.0 (4.0 scale)
*Successful completion (C- or higher) of one full year of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English and one semester each of Statistics and Introductory Biochemistry <br>
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*Minimum CGPA DDH: 2.7 (4.0 scale)
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*Mean GPA DDS 2008: 3.85
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*Mean GPA DDH 2008: 3.36
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For more information: [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_stats.cfm DDS], [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dh_stats.cfm DDH]
  
  
=== '''Supporting Documents'''  ===
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====DAT====
1.) [http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=211 online application] of University of Alberta for Admission, Readmission, or Internal Transfer including the non-refundable application fee of $100
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*Dental Aptitude Test Only Canadian version accepted
*Deadline: November 1, 2008 (for admission to Fall 2009 term)
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*Required only for applicants to the DDS program
2.) '''DAT results'''
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*Minimum score of 15 in each of: Reading Comprehension, Perceptual Ability and Manual Dexterity
* Deadline:
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*Must be written by the November exam date prior to admission year
** November 2008 test application submission September 15, 2009
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*DAT must have been written within 5 years of application
** February 2009 test application submission – January 15, 2010
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*Best score used if written multiple times
3.) '''Two Official Transcripts''' (for each deadline)
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_dat.cfm here]
* Deadlines:
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Canadian Dental Association [http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/dat/index.asp DAT website]
** November 15, 2008 – showing completed work to date
 
** February 1, 2009 – showing Fall term grades & Winter term course registration
 
** June 15, 2009 – showing current Fall/Winter final grades
 
* Must be mailed to:
 
::::Office of the Registrar and Student Awards
 
::::University of Alberta
 
::::Edmonton, Alberta
 
::::T6G 2M7
 
4.) '''English Language Proficiency''' (if required)
 
* Deadline: June 15, 2009
 
  
=== Program Costs ===
 
*Tuition: $ 17 700/year for Canadian students; $ 42 500/year for non-Canadian students
 
*Books:  $ 1 100
 
*DSA/CDA fees: $ 170
 
*Dental instruments: $ 625 - $ 10 000
 
  
=== Statistics of Applicants ===
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====Supporting Documents====
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* Online University of Alberta online Undergraduate Application
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*Results of Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DDS only)
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*Official transcripts of all post secondary academic work
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*English Language Proficiency/Spoken English Requirement (if required)
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For more information: [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_admission.cfm DDS], [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dh_admission.cfm DDH]
  
*Of 34 seats in the program, approximately 85% are reserved for Alberta residents, 10% for out-of-province Canadians, and 5% for International (Visa) students
 
*In 2007, 395 students applied, 172 of whom were considered qualified, with 34 registered students in the program after the interview process.
 
*Weighted Breakdown of Admission requirements: 30% cGPA, 30% GPA of pre-requisites, 30% DAT results, & 10% interview results
 
*Overall GPA: 3.60 and above (mean 3.79)
 
*Pre-requisite 3.63 and above (mean 3.81)
 
*DAT:
 
**Reading: 17 – 30 (mean 21.65)
 
**PAT: 18 – 25 (mean 21.03)
 
**Manual: 15 – 30 (mean 23.62)
 
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== Diploma in Dental Hygiene Program ==
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==Selection Process==
=== Supporting Documents ===
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*DDS
1.) [http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=211 online application] of University of Alberta for Admission, Readmission, or Internal Transfer including the non-refundable application fee of $100
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**31 applicants selected
*Deadline: November 1, 2008 (for admission to Fall 2009 term)
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**85% reserved for Alberta residents
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**10% for other Canadians
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**5% for international students
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**CGPA, Pre-requisite course average, DAT and Interview results taken into account
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_selection.cfm here]
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*DDH
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**40 applicants selected
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**85% reserved for Alberta residents
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**10% for other Canadians
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**5% for international students
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**CGPA, Pre-requisite course average and Interview results taken into account
  
2.) ''' Two Official Transcripts ''' (for each deadline)
 
*Deadlines:
 
**November 15, 2008 – showing completed work to date
 
**February 1, 2009 – showing Fall term grades & Winter term course registration
 
**June 15, 2009 – showing current Fall/Winter final grades
 
*Must be mailed to:
 
::::Office of the Registrar and Student Awards
 
::::University of Alberta
 
::::Edmonton, Alberta
 
::::T6G 2M7
 
  
3.) '''English Language Proficiency''' (if required)
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==Interview==
*Deadline: June 15, 2009<br>
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*Held in March
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*Two official transcripts of completed work up to and including fall term must be submitted by February 1st
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For more information: [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_interview.cfm DDS], [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dh_interview.cfm DDH]
  
Note: no DAT required.
 
  
=== Academic Pre-requisites===
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==Important Dates==
*successful completion (C- or better) of a full year of English and electives and a semester of Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, and Statistics
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*Application deadline: November 1st
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*Applications available: July 1st
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*Deadline for receipt of all admission documents: June 15th
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* [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_importantdate.cfm DDS important dates]
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*[http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dh_importantdates.cfm DDH important dates]
  
=== Program Costs ===
 
*Tuition: $ 9 000/year for Canadian students; $ 17 000/year for non-Canadian students
 
*Books: $900
 
*DSA/CDHA: $100
 
*Instruments: $ 2 000 - $ 5 000
 
  
=== Statistics of Applicants ===
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
*In 2007, 193 students applied, 92 of whom were considered qualified, with 42 registered students in the program after the interview process.
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*DDS
*Overall GPA: 3.00 and above (mean 3.35)
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**First year tuition (Canadian student) - $17,761.56
*Pre-professional GPA: 3.09 and above (mean 3.47)  
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**Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $29,131.56
*Weighted Breakdown of Admission requirements: 40% cGPA, 40% GPA of pre-requisite courses, & 20% interview results
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**First year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $42,445
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**Total first year fees (Non-Canadian) - $53,815
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofd_costs.cfm here]
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*DDH
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**Second year tuition (Canadian student) - $8,965.20
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**Total second year fees (Canadian student) - $14,965.20
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**Second year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $17,478.10
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**Total second year fees (Non-Canadian) - $23,478.10
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dh_costs.cfm here]<br>
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For Scholarship and Financial Award information, click [http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=399 here]
  
  
 
[[Category:University of Alberta|Dentistry]]
 
[[Category:University of Alberta|Dentistry]]
[[Category:Dentistry|Alberta]]
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[[Category:Medicine|Alberta]]
[[Category:Dental Hygiene|Alberta]]
 

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Contacts

Website: http://www.med.ualberta.ca/Home/Education/Admissions/index.cfm
Phone: (780) 492-1319
Admissions e-mail: admissions@dentistry.ualberta.ca

Program Information

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Dental Hygiene Diploma (DDH)
    • 3 years in length
    • B.Sc. Dental Hygiene Specialization program available in 4th year
    • Pre-professional year must be completed before admission
    • Overview


Applicant Statistics 2008

  • DDS applied: 383
  • DDS registered: 34

For more information, click here

  • DDH applied: 227
  • DDH registered: 44

For more information, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • DDS
    • Minimum of 60 postsecondary credits with at least a C- grade in each course
    • General Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Biology (6 credits)
    • Physics (6 credits)
    • English (6 credits)
    • Statistics (3 credits)
    • Biochemistry (3 credits)
    • For more information, click here
  • DDH
    • Minimum of 30 postsecondary credits with at least a C- grade in each course
    • English (6 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
    • General Chemistry (3 credits)
    • Biology (3 credits)
    • Sociology (3 credits)
    • Psychology (3 credits)
    • Statistics (3 credits)
    • Electives in any faculty (6 credits)
    • For more information, click here


GPA

  • Minimum CGPA DDS: 3.0 (4.0 scale)
  • Minimum CGPA DDH: 2.7 (4.0 scale)
  • Mean GPA DDS 2008: 3.85
  • Mean GPA DDH 2008: 3.36

For more information: DDS, DDH


DAT

  • Dental Aptitude Test – Only Canadian version accepted
  • Required only for applicants to the DDS program
  • Minimum score of 15 in each of: Reading Comprehension, Perceptual Ability and Manual Dexterity
  • Must be written by the November exam date prior to admission year
  • DAT must have been written within 5 years of application
  • Best score used if written multiple times

For more information, click here Canadian Dental Association DAT website


Supporting Documents

  • Online University of Alberta online Undergraduate Application
  • Results of Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DDS only)
  • Official transcripts of all post secondary academic work
  • English Language Proficiency/Spoken English Requirement (if required)

For more information: DDS, DDH


Selection Process

  • DDS
    • 31 applicants selected
    • 85% reserved for Alberta residents
    • 10% for other Canadians
    • 5% for international students
    • CGPA, Pre-requisite course average, DAT and Interview results taken into account

For more information, click here

  • DDH
    • 40 applicants selected
    • 85% reserved for Alberta residents
    • 10% for other Canadians
    • 5% for international students
    • CGPA, Pre-requisite course average and Interview results taken into account


Interview

  • Held in March
  • Two official transcripts of completed work up to and including fall term must be submitted by February 1st

For more information: DDS, DDH


Important Dates


Tuition 2009-2010

  • DDS
    • First year tuition (Canadian student) - $17,761.56
    • Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $29,131.56
    • First year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $42,445
    • Total first year fees (Non-Canadian) - $53,815

For more information on tuition, click here

  • DDH
    • Second year tuition (Canadian student) - $8,965.20
    • Total second year fees (Canadian student) - $14,965.20
    • Second year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $17,478.10
    • Total second year fees (Non-Canadian) - $23,478.10

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