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University of British Columbia
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for University of British Columbia
Background Information
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Institution Type: Public
- Campus Setting: Urban
- Dental Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
- Mission Statement: Advancing knowledge and practice in oral and general health through progressive education, innovative research, and service-oriented community engagement.
- Year Opened: 1964
- Number of Months to Earn Degree: 40
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 64
- 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
No
No
Admission Statistics: (2025 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
Acceptance Rates by Location:
Number of Applicants
Number of Enrollees
Enrollment Rate
Overall
268
64
23.88%
In-province
177
56
31.64%
Out of Province
69
6
8.70%
International
22
2
9.09%
Academic Averages for Acceptance:
DAT Academic Average
DAT Natural Science
DAT Perceptual
Cumulative GPA
23.4
Not Reported
Not Reported
87.35
Prerequisites
Preferred
Strongly Preferred
Required
Baccalaureate is:
Required Coursework:
Required Course
Course Length
Required Lab
Biology
1 year/ 2 semesters
General Chemistry
1 year/ 2 semesters
Organic Chemistry
1 year/ 2 semesters
Biochemistry
1 year/ 2 semesters
English
1 year/ 2 semesters
- Recommended courses include: Introductory Medical Biochemistry (BIOC 202) and General Biochemistry (BIOC 302)
Community College Coursework and Advanced Placement Credit:
Prerequisites
Electives
AP Credit Accepted
Yes
No
Community College Coursework Accepted
Yes
Yes
Requirements for AP Credit Hours:
- Only AP credits that fulfill the program’s prerequisites requirement (including the minimum required grade) will be used towards the 90 credits requirement. The official AP transcript must be sent from The College Board if the transfer credits and grades are not included on your official university transcript.
- The minimum grade required for AP credit in English, Biology and/or Chemistry is 4.
Maximum number of Community College Credit Hours:
- N/A
Required Shadowing Hours:
- None required, but at least 30 hours of shadowing are recommended
Letters of Recommendation:
- Not required
Dental Admissions Test Requirements:
Mandatory DAT
U.S. DAT Accepted?
Applicants Evaluated Before Official DAT Submission?
DAT Score Considered
Yes
Yes
Yes
Highest score
Supplemental Information:
Mandatory Casper
Participation in ADEA AADSAS
Required Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Fee
No
Yes
No
No, but those invited to interview must pay a $199 CAD fee.
Interview Format
- Applicants must attend a mandatory in-person interview to remain under consideration, and a $199 fee applies to those invited. Interviewers, made up of general practitioners and faculty, will evaluate candidates without access to their application files or academic records.
Finances
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2025:
Year
Domestic Tuition (CAD)
Domestic Additional Fees (CAD)
International Tuition (CAD)
International Additional Fees (CAD)
Estimated Living Expenses (CAD)
D1
$20,803.21
$45,116.84
$ 88,485.78
$ 53,005.66
$16,800
D2
$20,803.21
$43,842.99
$ 89,404.33
$ 52,978.11
$16,800
D3
$20,803.21
$43,197.71
$ 90,332.44
$ 51,601.89
$16,800
D4
$20,803.21
$43,197.71
$ 91,253.15
$ 55,537.23
$16,800
University Offerings
1. Academic Offerings
- Pre-Dental Opportunities
- Vancouver Summer Program (Two courses: Implications of Dental Caries and Oral Cancer)
- Research
- Four research clusters:
- Clinical Research
- Public Health and Education Research
- Craniofacial Development and Preclinical Disease Models
- Matrix Biology, Infection, Immunity, and Biomaterials Research
- Summer research activities are offered to students
- Four research clusters:
2. Clinical Experiences
- Clinical Curriculum Overview
- D1: Students learn hand skills in the simulation lab, and then apply them in clinical practice with patients under supervision.
- D2-D4: Students join group practices and continue to develop clinical and patient management skills.
- Postdoctoral and Residency Programs
- Post-Graduate Programs:
- Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology (OMOP) Hospital Residency
- General Practice Residency (GPR)
- Research Training Programs:
- MSc in Craniofacial Science
- PhD in Craniofacial Science
- Combined MSc in Craniofacial Science and Clinical Specialty Diploma:
- MSc/Diploma in Endodontics
- MSc/Diploma in Orthodontics
- MSc/Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry
- MSc/Diploma in Periodontics
- MSc/Diploma in Prosthodontics
- Combined PhD in Craniofacial Science and Clinical Specialty Diploma:
- PhD/Diploma in Endodontics
- PhD/Diploma in Orthodontics
- PhD/Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry
- PhD/Diploma in Periodontics
- PhD/Diploma in Prosthodontics
- Post-Graduate Programs:
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