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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/ <br>
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'''Website:''' https://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/ <br>
'''Phone:''' 416-979-4901 ext. 4373<br>
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'''Phone:''' 1+ 416-864-8113 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@dentistry.utoronto.ca
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@dentistry.utoronto.ca
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
*Number of applications in 2010: 462
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/admissions/graduate-studies here]
*Class size in 2010: 65
 
**A maximum of 10% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
 
*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/DDSLIT2013.pdf here]<br>
 
Statistics may be found [http://utoronto.intelliresponse.com/index.jsp?requestType=NormalRequest&source=4&id=659&question=What+are+the+statistics+for+the+Dentistry+Program here]
 
  
==Admission Requirements==
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 499
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: 180
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*Class size in 2013: 84(77 in-province 7 out-of-province)
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*A maximum of 8 spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/admissions/doctor-dental-surgery-dds/admission-statistics here]
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==Admissions 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: 3 Years
*Required Courses  
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*Required Courses
**General Biochemistry (6 credits)
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**One full year course (or two half year courses) in general biochemistry.
**General Mammalian (human or animal) Physiology (6 credits)
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**One full year course (or two half year courses) in general mammalian (human or animal) physiology.
**Life Sciences (12 credits). Example courses include:
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**Two additional full year courses (or four half year courses) in Life Sciences.
***Anatomy
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**One full year course (or two half year courses) in a Humanities or Social Science.
***Biochemistry
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*Recommended Courses
***Biology
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**NA
***Botany
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/admissions/doctor-dental-surgery-dds/academic-requirements here]
***Genetics
 
***Immunology
 
***Microbiology
 
***Molecular Genetics/Biology
 
***Neuroscience
 
***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/DDSLIT2013.pdf here (page 1)]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum: 3.0 out of 4.0
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
*Minimum accepted GPA 2012 (domestic applicants invited for an interview): 3.79
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants 2013: 3.85
*Minimum accepted GPA 2012 (international applicants invited for an interview): 3.75
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*Minimum accepted grade/GPA 2013 (domestic applicants invited for an interview): 3.85
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*Minimum accepted grade/GPA 2013 (international applicants invited for an interview): 3.75
 
*Calculation method:
 
*Calculation method:
**Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA.
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** Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted
** The lowest academic year is not counted towards the GPA if the candidate fulfills the following:
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/admissions/doctor-dental-surgery-dds/academic-requirements here]
:#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/DDSLIT2013.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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*Cut-off DAT score: NA, scores of 19 or more are considered competitive.
*Only the Academic Average and Perceptual Ability Test scores are taken into consideration (but the whole test must be completed).
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*Average DAT score of interviewed applicants 2013:
*The Canadian DAT is only offered twice during the year: February and November
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**Academic Average: 21
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**PAT: 20
 
*DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline.  
 
*DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline.  
*The highest set of scores DAT scores are taken into account if the test was written more than once.
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/admissions/doctor-dental-surgery-dds/admission-statistics here]
*The American DAT is only accepted for applicants not living in Canada.
 
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2013.pdf (page 2)]<br>
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application form  
 
*Application form  
 
*Application fee of $ 250.00
 
*Application fee of $ 250.00
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*Academic preparation ESL Course, School of Continuing Studies
 
*Academic preparation ESL Course, School of Continuing Studies
 
::Minimum grade: B (at the 60/Advanced level)  
 
::Minimum grade: B (at the 60/Advanced level)  
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2013.pdf here (pages 3 and 4)]<br>
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/admissions/doctor-dental-surgery-dds/academic-requirements here ]
For information regarding health requirements, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2013.pdf here (page 6)]<br>
 
For information regarding the English requirement, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2013.pdf here (pages 2 and 3)]
 
 
 
 
 
====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/DDSLIT2013.pdf here (pages 2, 4, 5, 6)]
 
  
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*First stage, based upon academic academic achievement and DAT scores
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*Second stage, based upon academic achievement, DAT scores and the results of the interview process.
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/admissions/doctor-dental-surgery-dds/admission-process here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Interviews will be held on a weekend during the end of March – early April 2013.
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*Interview invitations will be sent out end of February 2014
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*Interviews will be held on a weekend during the end of March – early April 2013
 
*Interviews are conducted by two members of the Faculty or alumni.
 
*Interviews are conducted by two members of the Faculty or alumni.
*The interview lasts about 30 minutes.
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*The interview lasts less than 1 hour.
For more information, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2013.pdf here (page 5)]<br>
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**Average Interview Score 2013: 29
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***Average Interview Score of Accepted 2013: NA
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/admissions/doctor-dental-surgery-dds/admission-process here]
  
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*December 1, 2018: Deadline to Submit Application and all Supporting Documents
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*February 9 & 10, 2019: Interview Dates
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For more information, click [https://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/how-to-apply here] <br>
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For more information regarding transfer applications, click [https://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/how-to-apply/application-page here]
  
==Timeline==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
*December 1, 2012, 5pm: Application deadline; deadeline to submit DAT scores
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*Domestic Students:
*End of February 2013: Invitation for interview are sent out
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**First Year Tuition:$41,200.00
*End of March – early April 2013: Interviews are held
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*International Students:
*Mid-April 2013: Offers of acceptance by e-mail
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**First Year Tuition: $86,760.00
For the official deadline, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/DDSLIT2013.pdf here (page 3)]
 
  
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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For more information, click [http://www.planningandbudget.utoronto.ca/Tuition_and_Ancillary_Fees_Cover/tuition/fees1819.htm here] <br>
*For Domestic Students:
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.planningandbudget.utoronto.ca/support.htm here]
**First year tuition: $ 30,763.00
 
*For International Students:
 
**First year tuition: 56,914.00
 
**University Health Insurance Premium: $ 720.00
 
*All students:
 
**Non-academic incidental fees: $ 1,052.50
 
**Dental instruments: $ 6,646.00
 
**Books and supplies (approximately): $ 2,000
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/undergraduatesummary.html here]<br>
 
For information on financial aid and admission scholarships, click [http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/admissions/FinancialDDS.html here]
 
  
 
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Contacts

Website: https://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/
Phone: 1+ 416-864-8113
Admissions e-mail: admissions@dentistry.utoronto.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: 499
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: 180
  • Class size in 2013: 84(77 in-province 7 out-of-province)
  • A maximum of 8 spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: 3 Years
  • Required Courses
    • One full year course (or two half year courses) in general biochemistry.
    • One full year course (or two half year courses) in general mammalian (human or animal) physiology.
    • Two additional full year courses (or four half year courses) in Life Sciences.
    • One full year course (or two half year courses) in a Humanities or Social Science.
  • Recommended Courses
    • NA

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants 2013: 3.85
  • Minimum accepted grade/GPA 2013 (domestic applicants invited for an interview): 3.85
  • Minimum accepted grade/GPA 2013 (international applicants invited for an interview): 3.75
  • Calculation method:
    • Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Cut-off DAT score: NA, scores of 19 or more are considered competitive.
  • Average DAT score of interviewed applicants 2013:
    • Academic Average: 21
    • PAT: 20
  • DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application form
  • Application fee of $ 250.00
  • Photocopy of proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
  • DAT Score Report (except for candidates requesting a transfer)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • A statement (max. 750 words) on paper to the Faculty to assist in assessing candidate’s qualifications if he/she wishes to do so.
  • Proof that the candidate has received the following immunizations:
    • Rubella
    • Tetanus
    • Polio
    • Hepatitis B
  • The candidate must also provide proof of a current Tuberculin Test and/or a negative chest X-ray.
  • 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:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Minimum score (paper-based test): total score 600 + 5.0 on TWE
Minimum score (computer-based test): total score 250 + 5.0 on Essay
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 here

Evaluation criteria

  • First stage, based upon academic academic achievement and DAT scores
  • Second stage, based upon academic achievement, DAT scores and the results of the interview process.

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out end of February 2014
  • Interviews will be held on a weekend during the end of March – early April 2013
  • Interviews are conducted by two members of the Faculty or alumni.
  • The interview lasts less than 1 hour.
    • Average Interview Score 2013: 29
      • Average Interview Score of Accepted 2013: NA

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • December 1, 2018: Deadline to Submit Application and all Supporting Documents
  • February 9 & 10, 2019: Interview Dates

For more information, click here
For more information regarding transfer applications, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Domestic Students:
    • First Year Tuition:$41,200.00
  • International Students:
    • First Year Tuition: $86,760.00


For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here