Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Advanced Placement Program - Doctorate [4 Years]
$50,210 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctorate Dental Surgery

  • The University of Alberta offers a Doctor of Dental Surgery for a duration of 4 years or 5 terms program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • A Doctor of Dental Surgery degree will give students the education and expertise required to practice dentistry.
  • Dentistry is a challenging and rewarding profession within the health care field, offering a balanced lifestyle and the opportunity to have a true impact on patient’s quality of life.
  • The 1st and 2nd years of the program are comprised of an integrated curriculum, studying anatomical, physiologic, and health systems, including:
    • Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation
    • Endocrine System and Cardiovascular
    • Pulmonary and Renal Systems
    • Gastroenterology and Nutrition
    • Musculoskeletal System
    • Neurosciences and Oncology
  • The first two years of the program also includes the study of Oral Biology, Dental Anatomy, Oral Pathology, and an introduction to the pre-clinical practice of dentistry.
  • The 3rd and 4th years of the program are comprised of lectures, laboratories, seminars, and clinical practice.
  • Students can apply for various types of scholarships like Alberta Blue Cross Scholarship in Dentistry, Alberta Dental Association and College Awards, Albert Bodnarchuk Award in Dentistry, etc.
  • The Doctor of Dental Surgery program is accredited through the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
  • The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta provides opportunities to the students to involved in the community and gain experience working with non-profit organizations.
  • The School of Dentistry offers a fully accredited program, with state-of-the-art facilities including a full-service dental clinic.
  • Job opportunities after Doctor of Dental Surgery are Dental Surgeon, Dentist, Oral Surgeon, etc.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $50210 $50210 $50210 $50210
Total Fees $50210 $50210 $50210 $50210

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should complete a year of university study and complete courses in English, introductory chemistry, organic chemistry, sociology, psychology, statistics, and biology.
  • Students required to complete at least two years of university study prior to entering the Dentistry program.
  • The prerequisite courses to be included in the 2 years at university are full-year equivalents in biology, English, general or inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and half year equivalents in statistics and biochemistry.
  • Students must also write the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) to be considered for admission.
    A GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required to get admission in this program.

Work Experience:

Students must have at least two pre-professional years of university education.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Complete International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
  • Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
  • Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 75% marks.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.