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Dalhousie University

Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Dalhousie University

Background Information

  • Location: Halifax, NS
  • Institution Type: Public
  • Campus Setting: Urban
  • Dental Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
  • Mission Statement: To promote oral health as an integral component of overall health through outstanding experiential and evidence-based learning and patient treatment, grounded in a culture of care for the diverse communities we serve, and driven by innovation, impactful research, and strong interpersonal collaboration.
  • Year Opened: 1908
  • Number of Months to Earn Degree: 48
  • Campus Housing Available: Yes
  • Class Size: 42
  • Term Type: Semester

Combined degrees offered:

B.A./B.S
M.B.A
M.P.H
M.S
Ph.D.
Other Degrees

International Dental Graduate Programs:

Traditional Predoctoral Program for IDGs
Advanced Standing Program for IDGs
Yes
Yes

Admissions Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)

  • Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 24

Class Breakdown by Residency:

Number of Enrollees
Percentage of Incoming Class
In-State
24
58.54%
Out-State
0
0%
International
17
41.46%

Academic Averages for Acceptance:

DAT Academic Average
DAT Natural Sciences
DAT Perceptual Ability
Science GPA
Not Reported
19
20
4.0/4.3

Prerequisites

Required Coursework:

Required Course
Course Length
Required Lab
Biology
1 year/ 2 semesters
Inorganic Chemistry 1
1 year/ 2 semesters
Organic Chemistry
1 year/ 2 semesters
Physics
1 year/ 2 semesters
Biochemistry
Half year/ 1 semester
Microbiology
Half year/ 1 semester
Physiology
Half year/ 1 semester
Writing/Composition
1 year/ 2 semesters
Humanities/Social Sciences
2 years/ 4 semesters
  • Recommended courses include: None reported

Community College Coursework and Advanced Placement Credit:

Prerequisites
Electives
AP Credit Accepted
Yes
Yes
Community College Coursework Accepted
No
No

Maximum number of Community College Credit Hours:

  •  N/A

Required Shadowing Hours:

  • Not required, but strongly encouraged.

Letters of Recommendation: 

  • Applicants must list three references (letters of recommendation are not required).

Dental Admissions Test Requirements:

Mandatory DAT
U.S. DAT Accepted?
Applicants Evaluated Before Official DAT Submission?
DAT Score Considered
Yes
Yes, but those living in Canada must submit the CDAT
Yes
Highest score

Supplemental Information:

Participation in ADEA AADSAS
Required Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Fee
Yes
No
Yes, $70 CAD for all applicants.

Interview Format

  • Interview format is not disclosed

Finances

Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2023:

Year
Domestic Tuition (CAD)
International Tuition (CAD)
Additional Fees (CAD)
Estimated Living Expenses (CAD)
D1
$29,543
See below
$28,853.89
Not Reported
D2
$29,543
See below
$24,665.89
Not Reported
D3
$29,543
See below
$22,271.89
Not Reported
D4
$29,543
See below
$14,629.89
Not Reported
  • The Additional International Tuition Fee is dependent upon the number of registered billing hours per term.

University Offerings

1. Academic Offerings 

  • Pre-Dental Opportunities
    • Pre-Dental Society
    • Undergraduate Research Scholarship Awards (ILA scholarships)
  • Research
    • Diverse research topics including basic sciences, biomaterials, clinical research, community and population health, and professional development
    • The Summer Research Program allows dental students to participate in 8-10 week research projects under faculty mentorship

2. Clinical Experiences

  • Clinical Curriculum Overview
    • D1: Clinical patient treatment begins along with a focus on biological and behavioral sciences as applicable to dentistry. 
    • D2-D4: Basic science courses continue and advance in level along with continued emphasis on clinical patient care.
      • D3-D4 students regularly provide comprehensive patient care
  • Postdoctoral and Residency Programs
    • Postdoctoral and Residency programs:
      • General Practice Residency 
      • Paediatric General Practice Residency
    • Graduate programs:
      • Master of Periodontics 
      • Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science Oral Maxillofacial Surgery program (6 years) 
      • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship (1 year)
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