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What are the admission requirements for the Dentistry (DDS) program?

Admission to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program is competitive and requires the completion of at least two pre-professional years of university education. There is no direct entry from high school to the DDS program.

Applications for admission to the DDS program are accepted from the beginning of July to November 1 for study the following year. 

International applicants with study permits are eligible to apply to the DDS program. 

For more detailed information on the admission requirements and application process, please see the admissions page on the Dentistry website.

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