Entrance Requirements
In addition to the general entrance requirements (Dentistry ), a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent dental professional designation, as well as a Master’s degree or consent of both the Department of Dentistry and the Division of Orthodontics are required. Applicants to this Orthodontics program must:
- Provide an official letter from their dental school noting their class ranking upon graduation from dentistry.
- Have at least one year of experience as a licensed dentist prior to the start of the program. Proof of clinical involvement as a licensed dentist not later than two years before application. Letter(s) of good standing from current and previous licensing bodies must be provided.
- Complete a required personal interview if short-listed. Those applicants will be advised of the arranged interview date by e-mail.
- Identify a suitable supervisor to provide support.
For the PhD in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics program, applications will be received and reviewed by the Division of Orthodontics Committee (DOC) after approval by the Department of Dentistry’s Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) (see Medical Sciences). In-person participation in the formal DOC interview process is required for those applicants that are approved by the GSC and are thereafter selected for an interview by the DOC.
For applicants that are not licensed by Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C), a condition of admission is for candidates to obtain registration on the Education and Research Register from the ADA&C by August 1 prior to starting the program in the Fall Term. Candidates who already possess a full license from the ADA&C do not need to obtain additional licensure.
Program Requirements
The program of study and professional development requirements are determined in consultation with the supervisor and supervisory committee. Successful completion of the PhD candidacy examination will be required by October 1 prior to the academic year the student starts their clinical training. This will allow the allocation of a clinical training spot for the following September start.
Information about the program and the online application form may be found at www.ualberta.ca/school-of-dentistry/programs-and-admissions/graduate-studies/msc-orthodontics.