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Apr 19, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
The Degree of PhD in Medical Sciences - Periodontology [Graduate]
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General Information
The PhD in Medical Sciences - Periodontology program is a full-time program with clinical training integrated into it. For the PhD in Medical Sciences - Periodontology program, applications will be received and reviewed by the Division of Periodontics Committee after approval by the Graduate Studies Committee (see Medical Sciences ).
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/perio. This program will begin in 2017-2018.
Entrance Requirements
In addition to the general entrance requirements (Dentistry ), 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. In addition the Department of Dentistry requires a Master’s degree or consent of both the Department of Dentistry and the Division of Periodontology in the lack of such in order to apply. A suitable supervisor must be identified to support the applicant.
As part of the selection process, selected applicants will be invited to an interview.
Program Requirements
The program of study is determined in consultation with the supervisor and supervisory committee. PhD level training including relevant course work (★12) and research component will be exclusively performed during the first two years. The three-year clinical training will not start until defined research milestones are attained including the completion of the PhD candidacy exam. The requirements for the degree include coursework, a clinical component, elective coursework pertinent to the PhD (★12) and a PhD thesis.
Students enrolled in the PhD in Medical Sciences - Periodontology will not have the option of transferring to the MSc in Medical Sciences - Periodontology program but may switch to a non-clinical MSc in Medical Sciences.
Length of Program
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 six years is required with six to seven years being the expected norm.
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