General Information
The Department of Dentistry offers an MSc in Medical Sciences - Periodontology. Through a combination of didactic and clinical courses, the program is structured to prepare the dental graduate for a Periodontology 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 ). Application for admission should be directed to the Admissions Office, Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, 5th floor, 11405-87 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1C9. Information about the program and the online application form may be found at www.ualberta.ca/perio. The deadline is September 1 for the following September admission. This program will begin in 2017-2018.
Entrance Requirements
A Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent dental professional designation is required. In addition to the general entrance requirements (Dentistry ), applicants to the Periodontology program must:
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An official note of their class ranking (if applicable) upon graduation from dentistry.
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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.
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A personal interview is required for shortlisted applicants. 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.