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University of Toronto

Admissions Statistics and Requirements for University of Toronto

Background Information

  • Location: Toronto, ON
  • Institution Type: Public
  • Campus Setting: Urban
  • Dental Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S)
  • Mission Statement: We shape the future of dentistry and promote optimal health by: ■ Preparing the next generation of clinicians, scientists, educators, and leaders in the profession ■ Conducting high-impact research ■ Establishing partnerships and networks locally, nationally, and internationally to translate research knowledge into practice and policy ■ Promoting comprehensive and patient-centered care from disease prevention to management ■ Developing and supporting evidence-informed policies to advance and advocate for the needs of society
  • Year Opened: 1875
  • Number of Months to Earn Degree: 48
  • Campus Housing Available: Yes
  • Class Size: 96
  • Term Type: Semester

Combined degrees offered:

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

International Dental Graduate Programs:

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

Admissions Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)

Class Breakdown by Residency:

Number of Enrollees
Percentage of Incoming Class
In-Province
86
89.58%
Out-Province
10
10.42%
International
0
0%

Academic Averages for Acceptance:

DAT Academic Average
DAT Perceptual Ability
Cumulative GPA
23
22
3.96

Prerequisites

Required Coursework:

Required Course
Course Length
Required Lab
General Biochemistry
1 year/2 semesters
General Mammalian (human or animal) Physiology
1 year/ 2 semesters
Life Sciences (Biology)
2 years/ 4 semesters
Humanities/Social Sciences
1 year/ 2 semesters

Recommended courses include: Not 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 reported

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
No
Highest set of scores

Supplemental Information:

Participation in ADEA AADSAS
Required Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Fee
Yes
Yes
Yes: $150 CAD for all applicants

Interview Format

  • In-person twenty-minute interview with two faculty members with a tour of the dental Faculty facilities.

Finances

Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2022:

Year
Domestic Tuition (CAD)
International Tuition (CAD)
Additional Fees (CAD)
Estimated Housing Expenses (CAD)
D1
$37,080
$93,700
$11,455
~$29,400
D2
$37,080
$93,700
$11,455
~$29,400
D3
$37,080
$93,700
$11,455
~$29,400
D4
$37,080
$93,700
$11,455
~$29,400

University Offerings

1. Academic Offerings 

  • Pre-Dental Opportunities
    • None
  • Research
    • Research focuses are interdisciplinary, extending beyond a focus on just teeth 
    • Seven major research themes: 
      • Biomaterials and biomedical engineering 
      • Connective tissue and regenerative medicine 
      • Dental public health 
      • Education research 
      • Microbiology  
      • Oral pathology and cancer  
      • Pain and neuroscience

2. Clinical Experiences

  • Clinical Curriculum Overview
    • D1-D2: Basic sciences with emphasis on dental disease prevention and treatment (non-clinical years). ●
    • D3- D4: Intensive clinical study of each dental discipline with emphasis on management of patient treatment. Elective programs, clinical conferences, and hospital-based experiences.
  • Postdoctoral and Residency Programs
    • Specialty programs::
      • Dental Anesthesia 
      • Dental Public Health 
      • Endodontics 
      • Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine 
      • Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 
      • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 
      • Orthodontics 
      • Pediatric Dentistry 
      • Periodontics 
      • Prosthodontics
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