Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University
Dentistry (five-year)
| School: | Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University |
| Degree: | Bachelor |
| Field of Study: | Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
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| Description: | The five-year program consists of a Dental Preparatory (Dent-P) year followed by the regular four-year dental program. During the Dent-P year, students are registered in the Faculty of Science and must take courses totaling 30 credits. There are several required courses as well as a number of elective courses selected for the purpose of broadening and enriching their education. |
| URL: | Dentistry (five-year) at Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University |
| Length: | 5 Year(s) |
| Scholarships: | 2 |
| Careers: | Dentists | |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- 2 of Biology
- 3 of Chemistry
- 2 of Mathematics
- 3 of Physics
Overall average, science course average, and individual course marks as well as the Cote de rendement au collégial (Cote R) are used in making the final decisions. A Cote R of 32.000 or higher would be considered competitive.
Required courses
Biology – 301 and 401 or 2 Human Bio. courses
Chemistry – 101, 201 and 202
Mathematics – 103 and 203
Physics – 101, 201 and 301
Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
The Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) is NOT required for entry into the Dent-P program. However, accepted students who have not taken the DAT's will have to do so during their Dent-P year. |
* 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.