Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Candidates MUST have possess a DDS degree or equivalent and must have had a minimum of a "B" average. They must demonstrate the potential ability to succeed in graduate work through their undergraduate records to be considered.
- Preference will be given to those candidates who have a minimum of 2 years experience in general practice.
- Graduate students are expected to maintain a "B" standing throughout their course of study.
Applcants who have graduated from a school outside of Canada, the United States, Australia or Ireland MUST complete an Internationally Trained Program from an accredited school in Canada and/or pass Part I and Part II of the Canadian National Dental Board exam. Applicants must possess a license to practice in Canada.
A completed application includes:
- A Statement of academic intent
- Transcripts from all post secondary academic programs electronically uploaded
- A complete and current c.v.
- (3) References
- A recent headshot
As needed: - The Test of English as a Foreign Language, (TOEFL). Western's TOEFL ID is 0984. The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requires a minimum score of 600 (250 computer-based) on a language test report from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) of the British Council.
- The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) of the University of Michigan
- The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL Assessment)
- Test Scores - Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (if applicable) Western's GRE ID is 0984. Required for applicants that graduated from a school outside of Canada/United States
- Application fee: $250.00
The application period will open July 1st each year with a deadline of September 15th. Following an initial review of applications, the admissions selection committee will select a limited number of candidates to be interviewed.
If you have any questions please email postgraddentistry@schulich.uwo.ca
