An academic record that satisfies the basic entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Enrollment in this graduate program is limited and the number of qualified applicants greatly exceeds the number of yearly positions available. Admission will be based on demonstrated academic excellence, community involvement, quality of letters of recommendation and interview performance.

Completion of a DDS Degree and Minimum GPA
The School of Dentistry requires the completion of a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent degree is required, with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or equivalent.

Admission GPA will be calculated using the last *60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
TOEFL internet-based minimum score of 95 and the following minimum score on each of the individual skill areas:

Listening - 22

Reading - 22

Speaking - 26

Writing - 24

IELTS (Academic) minimum score of 7.5 with at least 7 on each band

CAEL minimum score of 80 with at least 70 on each subtest
Unofficial transcripts of all academic work in progress or completed at all post-secondary institutions attended.

Degree Certificates must accompany transcripts that do not clearly indicate that a degree has been conferred/awarded/granted, and the date on which the degree was conferred. Degree certificates must include the date of conferral, the registrar's signature, and a post-secondary institution stamp or seal.

A letter from your Dental School noting your graduation ranking (it should include the number of students in your graduating class and your ranking within the class) is expected if available. Stronger consideration may be given to those that provide such ranking. The letter can be either uploaded directly to your online application as a single pdf document or the Dental School can send the letter directly to dentgrad@ualberta.ca.

Letter(s) of good standing from current and all previous licensing bodies. For candidates not licensed yet but in a GPR program, a letter from the Program Director stating they are in good standing with no professional conduct issues is required. Letter(s) can be either uploaded directly to your online application as a single pdf document or the licensing bodies can send the letter(s) directly to dentgrad@ualberta.ca.

Proof of English Language Proficiency.

The names and contact information of three professional referees who need to provide their recommendation letter before the stated due date.

Curriculum vitae (resume) which includes education, qualifications, publications, community involvement, and previous professional and research experience
Letter of intent describing why you wish to pursue graduate studies at the University of Alberta.