Northwestern Polytechnic

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Dentistry

Northwestern Polytechnic

Faculty:Faculty of Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; University Transfer
Field of Study:Pre-Dentistry Studies
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,230

Health, dental, books and supplies will cost extra.

Scholarships:1

Description:

Two years of appropriate University Transfer Science at Northwestern Polytechnic will allow students to apply to the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, but space is limited. The minimum requirement for admission to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is the satisfactory completion of 60 credits of transferable postsecondary work of which 30 credits must be taken during one Fall / Winter academic year. Students must also maintain a competitive GPA. In addition, as admission to the Dentistry program is highly competitive, students are advised to design their program to lead to a Bachelor of Science degree. For further information, consult an Academic Advisor in the Registrar's Office.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   English 
  •   Mathematics 
English 30-1
Mathematics 30-1
One from Group A, B, or C
Two from Group C
Application Notes : Admission Requirements: Two years of appropriate University Transfer Science at GPRC will allow you to apply to the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, but space is limited. To be eligible to apply for admission, you will need to complete two full years of study and maintain a competitive GPA. In addition, as admission to the Dentistry program is highly competitive, you are advised to design your program to lead to a Bachelor of Science degree. For further information, consult an Academic Advisor in Student Services.
The minimum requirement for admission is satisfactory completion of 60 credits of university course work, of which 30 credits must be completed during one year.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* 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.

Modified on July 18, 2022