Undergraduate Admission Guidelines (DDS)

SPECIAL STUDENT STATUS

1. Aboriginal Peoples
2. Applicants who have failed in previous University Education
3. Domestic Transfer Requests
4. International Transfer Requests
5. International Applicants
6. Graduate Students

1. Aboriginal Peoples

The Faculty of Dentistry welcomes applications from Aboriginal Peoples (Metis, Status Aboriginal , Non-Status Aboriginal , Inuit) in recognition of their under-representation in the profession and of the unique contribution that trained members of this group can make. Applications from qualified persons of aboriginal ancestry will receive special consideration for admission. The Wilson G. Harron Award for Aboriginal Students is available to assist a limited number of students with the financial expenses associated with their dental education. More information regarding this award may be obtained from the Registrar. Telephone: (416) 979-4901, ext. 4374.

2. Applicants who have failed in previous University Education

Applicants who on two occasions have failed to secure the right to advance to a higher year in their University education will normally be refused admission. Applicants who have failed any dental program will normally be refused admission.

3. Domestic Transfer Requests

Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in an accredited Canadian or U.S. Dental School who wish to transfer to the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto will be considered for admission, SPACE PERMITTING, into second year (not third or fourth year). Applicants must meet all academic and English facility requirements for admission into first year. In addition, dental program equivalency with the D.D.S. program at the University of Toronto must be established. Applicants enrolled in Dental Schools where the curriculum is not sufficiently equivalent to allow for direct entry into second year at the University of Toronto are not eligible for transfer consideration. Requests for transfer must be received by the application deadline of June 30th each year . Documentation must include course descriptions for all dental courses completed by the end of the current academic year.) Applicants should be aware that the number of second-year places, if any, may vary annually and in most years no spaces are available.

4. International Transfer Requests

International applicants currently enrolled in a foreign Dental School who wish to transfer to the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto must meet all academic and English facility requirements for admission into first year. Normally, successful applicants would be admitted into the first year of the D.D.S. program, although applicants with appropriate qualifications may be considered for admission into second year (not third or fourth year), SPACE PERMITTING. Applicants enrolled in Dental Schools where the curriculum is not sufficiently equivalent to allow for direct entry into second year at the University of Toronto are not eligible for admission consideration into second year. Applicants who are not successful in their international transfer request and who still wish to be considered for admission into the first year of our program must apply directly for admission into the first year. The deadline to apply to the first year of the DDS program is December 1, 2009. Requests for transfer must be received by the application deadline of June 30th each year. Documentation must include course descriptions for all dental courses completed by the end of the current academic year.) Applicants should be aware that the number of second-year places, if any, may vary annually and in most years no spaces are available.

5. International Applicants

A person is eligible to apply to the D.D.S. program as an international applicant if he/she can enter or is already in Canada with a Student Authorization (Visa). International student status will govern the level of tuition fees to be paid annually.

6. Graduate Students

Applicants must apply in accordance with the general guidelines. Individual consideration will be given to grades achieved in graduate school. Applicants must arrange for a letter of reference from their graduate supervisor, establishing student progress in the program, to be forwarded to the Admissions Office by the application deadline. Normally, students in the D.D.S. program are not permitted to register concurrently in any other program of study. In order to be eligible for admission, therefore, applicants currently enrolled in a graduate program must have completed all graduate degree program requirements, including the thesis defense (if applicable), by August 15th of the proposed year of entry. Confirmation of degree completion will be required