Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics at University of Alberta in Canada, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The PhD Orthodontics program provides the academic and clinical experience for a successful private practice or academic career. Program completion will depend on fulfilling program requirements including coursework, clinical case completion, seminars, and successful defence of research findings (thesis). There may be an opportunity to present the results at scientific meetings or seminars. The PhD students are required to complete the same core courses as the MSc students, but additional courses related to their specific area of research may be required.Graduate students in this program are provided with knowledge to challenge the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) national specialty examination.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$10,518.72 (US$ 7,561) per year

Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements are a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent plus an admission GPA of at least 3.4 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.A master's degree is expected, but does not guarantee acceptance into the PhD program. Applicant's without a master's degree may be considered for admission provided equivalency in prior relevant education and experiences as approved by both the Graduate Orthodontics Program Admissions SubCommittee and the Graduate Studies Committee of the School of Dentistry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.