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*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) <br> | *Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) <br> | ||
*Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Dental Hygiene Specialization is completed in the fourth year and is optional)<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> | + | *MSc and PhD degrees in Medical Sciences (Dentistry or Orthodontics)<br><br> |
==''' Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (DDS)'''== | ==''' Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (DDS)'''== |
Revision as of 15:19, 25 June 2008
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Contacts
Program Admissions (Dentistry and Dental Hygience)
Department of Dentistry Admissions Office
3028 Dentistry/Pharmacy Centre
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2N8
Website: http://www.dent.ualberta.ca/
Admissions phone: (780)492 - 1319
Fax: (780) 492 - 7536
Email: admissions@dentistry.ualberta.ca
General Notes
Different programs are offered within the School of Dentistry:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Dental Hygiene Specialization is completed in the fourth year and is optional)
- MSc and PhD degrees in Medical Sciences (Dentistry or Orthodontics)
Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (DDS)
Required Application Documents & Respective Deadline Dates:
1.) online application of University of Alberta for Admission, Readmission, or Internal Transfer including the non-refundable application fee of $100
- Deadline: November 1, 2008 (for admission to Fall 2009 term)
2.) DAT results:
- Deadline:
- November 2008 test application submission – September 15, 2009
- February 2009 test application submission – January 15, 2010
- November 2008 test application submission – September 15, 2009
3.) 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
- November 15, 2008 – showing completed work to date
- 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:
- 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)
Diploma in Dental Hygiene Program
Required Application Documents & Respective Deadline Dates:
1.) online application of University of Alberta for Admission, Readmission, or Internal Transfer including the non-refundable application fee of $100
- Deadline: November 1, 2008 (for admission to Fall 2009 term)
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)
- Deadline: June 15, 2009
Note: no DAT required.
Academic Pre-requisites:
- 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
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:
- In 2007, 193 students applied, 92 of whom were considered qualified, with 42 registered students in the program after the interview process.
- Overall GPA: 3.00 and above (mean 3.35)
- Pre-professional GPA: 3.09 and above (mean 3.47)
- Weighted Breakdown of Admission requirements: 40% cGPA, 40% GPA of pre-requisite courses, & 20% interview results