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: 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