The Degree of MSc in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics [Graduate]

General Information

The Department of Dentistry offers an MSc in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics. A Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent dental professional designation is required. Through a combination of didactic and clinical courses, the program is structured to prepare the dental graduate for an orthodontic practice and/or an educational appointment. This is a thesis-based program. In addition the clinical requirements involve successful completion of selected teaching cases (see Medical Sciences ).

Information about the program may be found at www.ualberta.ca/ortho. The deadline is September 1 for the following September admission.

Entrance Requirements

In addition to the general entrance requirements (General Information ), applicants to the Orthodontics program must

1. Provide a letter noting their class ranking upon graduation from dentistry.
2. Have completed at least one year of experience as a licensed dentist immediately prior to the start of the program. Letter(s) of good standing from current and previous licensing bodies must be provided.
3. A personal interview is required for short-listed applicants annually. Those applicants will be advised of the arranged interview date by e-mail.

 Admission is dependent upon the recommendation of the Department of Dentistry’s Graduate Committee and the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee.

Financial Assistance

See (General Information ).

Program Requirements

Prior to commencing the program, but no later than August 1 the year admitted, candidates must obtain registration under the Education and Research Register from the Alberta Dental Association & College (ADA&C). Candidates who already possess a full license from the ADA&C do not need to obtain additional licensure.

The requirements for the degree include coursework, seminars, a clinical component and a thesis. Student progress will be monitored through an annual written and/or oral external assessment. Feedback from this assessment serves to identify areas that require additional attention by the student. The assessment will permit the development of specific clinical and/or didactic improvement objectives before the next annual assessment. The program of study is determined in consultation with the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee.

Length of Program

The minimum time required to complete the MSc is three years.