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

The PhD in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics program is a full-time program with clinical training integrated into it. A suitable supervisor must be identified to support the application. The program of study is determined in consultation with the supervisor and supervisory committee. Clinical training will not start until defined research milestones are attained. The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of five years is considered normal. For the PhD in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics program, applications will be received and reviewed by the Division of Orthodontics Committee after approval by the Graduate Studies Committee (see Medical Sciences ). Students enrolled in the PhD in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics will not have the option of transferring to the MSc in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics program. In addition the Department of Dentistry requires a Master’s degree or consent of both the Department of Dentistry and the Division of Orthodontics.

Entrance Requirements

In addition to the general entrance requirements (General Information ), applicants must have completed a Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent dental professional designation and at least one year of experience as a licensed dentist within five years prior to the start of the program, as well the completion of a Master’s degree. A suitable supervisor must be identified to support the applicant.

Program Requirements

The program of study is determined in consultation with the supervisor and supervisory committee. Clinical training will not start until defined research milestones are attained. The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of five years is required with six to seven years being the current the norm.

Application for admission should be directed to the Graduate Studies and Research Office, Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1C9. Information about the program and the online application form may be found at www.ualberta.ca/ortho. There is no specific deadline for the application throughout the year. As part of the selection process, selected applicants will be invited to an interview.

Applications will be received and reviewed by the Division of Orthodontics Committee after prior to approval by the Graduate Studies Committee (see Medical Sciences )

Students enrolled in the PhD in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics will not have the option of transferring to the MSc in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics program.

Length of Program

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