Western University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
| School: | Western University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry |
| Faculty: | Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry |
| Degree: | Doctorate |
| Field of Study: | Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
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| Description: | The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry offers a four-year program leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. The curriculum is continually evolving and provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter general practice, pursue specialty training or embark on academic careers. |
| URL: | Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) at Western University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry |
| Length: | 4 Year(s) |
| Careers: | Dentists | |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 80 |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Students must be in the final year of, or have successfully completed, an undergraduate degree program leading to a four-year undergraduate degree at a recognized university as of the application deadline in order to be considered for entry into the dental program . A minimum average of 80 per cent or higher in each of two individual academic years on record as of the application deadline is considered competitive. Prerequisite course requirements for all applicants include approved equivalents in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Human/Mammalian Physiology. Summer courses may be taken for prerequisites; however the marks obtained will not be included in academic average. Repeat years (an academic year with course content similar to an academic year previously completed) may be used in the selection process, using averaged grades for the similar years. |
| Application Notes : | Special years (an academic year that has no program requirements - usually taken after a degree has been conferred) may be used in the selection process. Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) score. Interview. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Transcripts. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.