University of Toronto Dentistry

Dentistry
Canadian universities
Alberta UBC Dalhousie Laval McGill Montréal Manitoba Saskatchewan Toronto UWO
American universities
Boston Case Western Columbia UCSF UCLA Harvard Loma Linda Kentucky Marquette Maryland NYU Michigan UNC Oklahoma Ohio State UPenn SUNY Buffalo Tufts
International universities
Manchester

Contacts

Website: http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/
Phone: 416-979-4901 ext. 4373
Admissions e-mail: admissions@dentistry.utoronto.ca

Program Information

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• 4 years in length
• Number of applications in 2008: Over 500 (about 20 international applicants)
• Class size in 2009: 64 (including 11 international applicants)
  • 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.

Admission 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.
• Required Courses
  • General Biochemistry (6 credits)
  • General Mammalian (human or animal) Physiology (6 credits)
  • Life Sciences (12 credits). Example courses include:
    • Anatomy
    • Biochemistry
    • Biology
    • Botany
    • 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 here (page 1)

GPA

• Minimum: 2.7 out of 4.0
• Minimum accepted GPA 2009 (domestic applicants invited for an interview): 3.7
• Minimum accepted GPA 2009 (international applicants invited for an interview): 3.5
• 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:

1. Successfully completed, by May 31 of the year of entry, 4 or more years of university studies.
2. The lowest academic year is not the candidate’s most recent completed year.

For more information, click here (page 1)

DAT

• The University does not have cut-off DAT scores available, although scores of 18 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).
• The Canadian DAT is only offered twice during the year: February and November
• DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline.
• Only the most recent DAT scores are taken into account if the test was written more than once.
• The American DAT is only accepted for applicants not living in Canada.

For more information, click here (page 2)
Recommended DAT score can be found here and entering the following question in the Ask Us: box: “What are the minimum Dental Aptitude Test scores required to apply?”

Supporting Documents

• Application form
• 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 (pages 3 and 4)
For information regarding health requirements, click here (page 6)
For information regarding the English requirement, click 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:

1. Canadian Red Cross Society or St. John’s Ambulance course in First Aid (or any equivalent)
2. CPR Basic Rescuer course

• A Canadian Red Cross Society 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 here (pages 2, 4, 5, 6)

Interview

• Date (2008): 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 here (page 5)
For information on the interview timeline (2008), click here

Timeline

• End of February (2008 year): Invitation for interview
• End of March – early April (2008 year): Interview day
• Mid-April (2008 year): Offers of acceptance by e-mail
• December 1, 2009 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)

For more information on the 2008 deadlines, click here
For the official deadline, click here (page 3)

Tuition 2008-2009

• For Domestic Students:
  • First year tuition (Domestic students): $ 22,612.00
• For International Students:
  • First year tuition (Domestic students): $ 48,300.00
  • University Health Insurance Premium: $ 684.00
• All students:
  • Non-academic incidental fees: $ 903.22
  • Dental instruments: $ 6,375.00
  • Books and supplies (approximately): $ 2,000
  • Application service fee: $ 230.00 page 3

For more information on tuition, click here (page 7)
For information on financial aid and admission scholarships, click here and here (pages 6, 7)