The Degree of MSc in Medical Sciences - Dental Hygiene [Graduate]

Entrance Requirements

The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ★60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. The undergraduate degree does not have to be in Dental Hygiene.

Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement ). Any one of the following is acceptable:

• TOEFL (internet-based) minimum score 95 with at least 21 per section or equivalent;
• CAEL minimum score of 70 with at least 70 on each subtest;
• or an IELTS (Academic) minimum score of 7.5 with at least 6 on each band.

Applicants are also required to submit the following:

• a current curriculum vitae
• a statement of intent
• three letters of recommendation (two must be professional)
• Applicants must identify a willing faculty supervisor
• Applicants must identify a potential thesis topic
• Applicants must identify potential research funding in their application.

Admission is dependent upon the approval of the Department of Dentistry Graduate Studies Committee and the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee.

For the MSc in Medical Sciences – Dental Hygiene applications are always open. Applications received by March 1 will receive preference for Fall Term (September) admission. Applications received by June 1 will receive preference for Winter Term (January) admission.

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★9 in graded coursework, consisting of ★6 in required courses and ★3 in elective courses. The program of study is determined by the supervisor.

Student progress will be monitored through an oral and written assessment and an interview with the Graduate Program Director in the Spring term.

Length of Program

The time required to complete the MSc will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a maximum of three years is considered normal. The maximum time permitted to complete the program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.