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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/ <br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.dent.umich.edu/ <br>
'''Phone:''' 416-979-4901 ext. 4373<br>
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'''Phone:''' 734-763-3316 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@dentistry.utoronto.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' ddsadmissions@umich.edu
 
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
*Number of applications in 2009: Over 500 (about 20 international applicants)
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*Number of applications in 2012: 2168
*Class size in 2010: 64 (including 11 international applicants)
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**300 invited for interview
**A maximum of 10% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*~105 students accepted/year
*Applicants must apply during 3rd year of university at the earliest.
 
*Applicants who have been refused to go on to a higher year in their university education are ineligible to apply.
 
*Applicants who have failed any dental program are ineligible to apply.
 
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here]<br>
 
Statistics may be found [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/admissionsmain.html here] and entering the following question in the '''Ask Us: ''' box: “How many people are admitted into the Dentistry Program each year?”
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study (15 full year courses) deemed equivalent to 3 years of undergraduate education at the University of Toronto.
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study (90 credits)
*Required Courses  
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**Courses of grades with C- and lower will not be accepted
**General Biochemistry (6 credits)
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*Required Courses:
**General Mammalian (human or animal) Physiology (6 credits)
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**English Composition (Literature acceptable for 3 credits) - 6 credits
**Life Sciences (12 credits). Example courses include:
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**Biology with lab - 8 credits
***Anatomy
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**Inorganic chemistry with lab - 8 credits
***Biochemistry
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**Organic chemistry with lab - 8 credits
***Biology
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**Physics with lab - 8 credits
***Botany
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**Microbiology - 3 credits
***Genetics
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**Biochemistry - 3 credits
***Immunology
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**Psychology - 3 credits
***Microbiology
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**Sociology - 3 credits
***Molecular Genetics/Biology
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***Neuroscience
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For information on [http://www.dent.umich.edu/admissions/home/dds/prerequisites prerequisites].
***Nutritional Sciences
 
***Pharmacology
 
***Toxicology
 
***Physiology
 
***Zoology
 
**Humanities or Social Sciences (6 credits). Example courses include:
 
***Art History
 
***Classics
 
***East Asian Studies
 
***English
 
***History
 
***Languages
 
***Music
 
***Near & Middle Eastern Studies
 
***Philosophy
 
***Anthropology
 
***Economics
 
***Geography
 
***Management
 
***Political Science
 
***Religious Studies
 
***Sociology
 
*Candidates who completed the required courses after May 31 of the year of entry are ineligible to apply.
 
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf (page 1)]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum: 3.0 out of 4.0 (grade "B")
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*Average GPA of entering class: 3.56
*Minimum accepted GPA 2010 (domestic applicants invited for an interview): 3.75
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**Entering science GPA: 3.3
*Minimum accepted GPA 2010 (international applicants invited for an interview): 3.65
 
*Calculation method:
 
**Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA.
 
** The lowest academic year is not counted towards the GPA if the candidate fulfills the following:
 
:#Successfully completed, by May 31 of the year of entry, 4 or more years of university studies.
 
:#The lowest academic year is not the candidate’s most recent completed year.
 
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (page 1)]
 
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
*The University does not have cut-off DAT scores available, although scores of 19 or more are considered competitive.
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*Either Canadian or American DAT
*Only the Academic Average and Perceptual Ability Test scores are taken into consideration (but the whole test must be completed).
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**19 and above scores are considered competitive
*The Canadian DAT is only offered twice during the year: February and November
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*Required
*DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline.
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**If your results are unsatisfactory, you must wait 90 days to retake
*The highest set of scores DAT scores are taken into account if the test was written more than once.
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*Cannot retake DAT after submitting application
*The American DAT is only accepted for applicants not living in Canada.
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*Average DAT: 20 Academic average, 21 Perceptual average
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf (page 2)]<br>
 
Recommended DAT score can be found [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/admissionsmain.html here] and entering the following question in the '''Ask Us: ''' box: “What are the minimum Dental Aptitude Test scores required to apply?”
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Application form
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*Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) - main form to apply:
*Application fee of $ 250.00
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**To access the AADSAS form and instructions, click [https://portal.aadsasweb.org/ here]
*Photocopy of proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
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*AADSAS fee of $227 for 1 school
*DAT Score Report (except for candidates requesting a transfer)
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*University of Michigan fee of $65
*Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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**December 1 deadline
*A statement (max. 750 words) on paper to the Faculty to assist in assessing candidate’s qualifications if he/she wishes to do so.  
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*Minimum 100 hours of shadowing experience and/or volunteering
*Proof that the candidate has received the following immunizations:
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*Michigan may request for additional information
**Rubella
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*3 letters of recommendation
**Tetanus
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**Polio
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==Interview==
**Hepatitis B
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*Early fall to ending winter semester interview period
*The candidate must also provide proof of a current Tuberculin Test and/or a negative chest X-ray.
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**By personal invitation specifying date and time
*Proof of English proficiency for candidates whose first language is not English. Either one of the following tests must be completed within 2 years of the application deadline:
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*8:30 AM to 4 PM
*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
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**Official transcripts must be sent at time of interview
::Minimum score (paper-based test): total score 600 + 5.0 on TWE
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*Earliest date of acceptance if December 1
::Minimum score (computer-based test): total score 250 + 5.0 on Essay
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**Entering class is filled as year goes on
::Minimum score (Internet-based test): total score 100 + 22 on Writing
 
*International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Moedule
 
::Minimum band: 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
 
*Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
 
::Minimum overall: 85 (no part under 80)
 
*Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE)
 
::Minimum overall: 86
 
::Minimum Writing: 32
 
::Minimum Reading: 22
 
::Minimum Listening: 22
 
*Academic preparation ESL Course, School of Continuing Studies
 
::Minimum grade: B (at the 60/Advanced level)
 
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (pages 3 and 4)]<br>
 
For information regarding health requirements, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (page 6)]<br>
 
For information regarding the English requirement, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (pages 2 and 3)]
 
  
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==Other Information==
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*Residents can verify status with University of Michigan's Residency Office
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*2075 applications with 106 enrolled
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*For [http://www.dent.umich.edu/admissions/home/dds/profile full 2012 entering class profile].
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*Enrolled students must complete proof of immunization
  
====Other Information====
 
*Candidates must be a Canadian citizen or have status as a permanent resident by the application deadline.
 
*Candidates need the following certificates by registration day of the 1st year of the DDS program:
 
#Canadian Red Cross Society or St. John’s Ambulance course in First Aid (or any equivalent)
 
#CPR Basic Rescuer course
 
*Aboriginal Applicants are given special consideration when applying.
 
*Graduate Applicants need a letter of reference from their graduate supervisor and must complete all their graduate program requirements.
 
*The University considers only the most recently completed program for applicants who completed more than one undergraduate program.
 
*Domestic Transfer Applicants may request a transfer into the 2nd year of the DDS program if there is space left.
 
*International Transfer Applicants may request a transfer into the 1st year of the DDS program if there is space left. However, some applicants may be eligible to enter into the 2nd year.
 
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (pages 2, 4, 5, 6)]
 
  
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*October 15, 2018: Deadline to submit AADSAS Application and all Supporting Documents
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*Interviews by Invitation ONLY
  
==Interview==
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For more information, click [https://www.dent.umich.edu/admissions/dds/how-apply-dds here]
*Date (2009): On a weekend during the end of March – early April
 
*Interviews are conducted by members of the Faculty or alumni.
 
*The interview lasts about 30 minutes.
 
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (page 5)]<br>
 
For information on the interview timeline (2009), click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/admissionsprocess.html#selection here]
 
  
  
==Timeline==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
*End of February (2009 year): Invitation for interview
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*Michigan Residents:
*End of March – early April (2009 year): Interview day
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**First Year Tuition: USD $35,691.00
*Mid-April (2009 year): Offers of acceptance by e-mail
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**First Year Total Estimated Cost: USD $72,307.00
*December 1, 2010 at 5:00 PM: Application deadline and deadline to submit DAT scores done before November 2008 (DATs done on or after November 2008 need to be submitted as soon as possible)
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*Non-Residents:
For more information on the 2009 deadlines, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/admissionsprocess.html#selection here]<br>
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**First Year Tuition: USD $53,540
For the official deadline, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (page 3)]
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**First Year Total Estimated Cost: USD $90,156.00
  
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For more information regarding tuition and financial aid, click [https://finaid.umich.edu/dental-dds-students/ here]
  
==Tuition 2010-2011==
 
*For Domestic Students:
 
**First year tuition: $ 24,421.00
 
*For International Students:
 
**First year tuition: $ 53,251.00
 
**University Health Insurance Premium: $ 756.00
 
*All students:
 
**Non-academic incidental fees: $ 907.30
 
**Dental instruments: $ 5,842.00
 
**Books and supplies (approximately): $ 2,000
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (page 7)]<br>
 
For information on financial aid and admission scholarships, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/FinancialAll.html here] and [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2010.pdf here (pages 6, 7)]
 
  
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.dent.umich.edu/
Phone: 734-763-3316
Admissions e-mail: ddsadmissions@umich.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • 4 years in length
  • Number of applications in 2012: 2168
    • 300 invited for interview
  • ~105 students accepted/year

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study (90 credits)
    • Courses of grades with C- and lower will not be accepted
  • Required Courses:
    • English Composition (Literature acceptable for 3 credits) - 6 credits
    • Biology with lab - 8 credits
    • Inorganic chemistry with lab - 8 credits
    • Organic chemistry with lab - 8 credits
    • Physics with lab - 8 credits
    • Microbiology - 3 credits
    • Biochemistry - 3 credits
    • Psychology - 3 credits
    • Sociology - 3 credits

For information on prerequisites.

GPA

  • Average GPA of entering class: 3.56
    • Entering science GPA: 3.3

DAT

  • Either Canadian or American DAT
    • 19 and above scores are considered competitive
  • Required
    • If your results are unsatisfactory, you must wait 90 days to retake
  • Cannot retake DAT after submitting application
  • Average DAT: 20 Academic average, 21 Perceptual average

Supporting Documents

  • Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) - main form to apply:
    • To access the AADSAS form and instructions, click here
  • AADSAS fee of $227 for 1 school
  • University of Michigan fee of $65
    • December 1 deadline
  • Minimum 100 hours of shadowing experience and/or volunteering
  • Michigan may request for additional information
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Interview

  • Early fall to ending winter semester interview period
    • By personal invitation specifying date and time
  • 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    • Official transcripts must be sent at time of interview
  • Earliest date of acceptance if December 1
    • Entering class is filled as year goes on

Other Information

  • Residents can verify status with University of Michigan's Residency Office
  • 2075 applications with 106 enrolled
  • For full 2012 entering class profile.
  • Enrolled students must complete proof of immunization


Timeline 2018-2019

  • October 15, 2018: Deadline to submit AADSAS Application and all Supporting Documents
  • Interviews by Invitation ONLY

For more information, click here


Tuition 2018-2019

  • Michigan Residents:
    • First Year Tuition: USD $35,691.00
    • First Year Total Estimated Cost: USD $72,307.00
  • Non-Residents:
    • First Year Tuition: USD $53,540
    • First Year Total Estimated Cost: USD $90,156.00

For more information regarding tuition and financial aid, click here