Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences (Oral Biology)

The program is research-oriented, consisting of didactic courses, original research carried out under supervision, and preparation and completion of a thesis. The Department of Dentistry offers the MSc and PhD in Medical Sciences degrees (see Medical Sciences) for post-DDS applicants or for those proceeding from a BSc or equivalent degree. Research may be carried out in a variety of dentistry-related disciplines for which faculty members in the department have active research programs. Dental education was instituted at the University of Alberta in 1917 in the School of Dentistry under the Faculty of Medicine. The first full degree program was offered in 1923 and the first class graduated in 1927. When the school's first dean, Dr. H.E. Bulyea, came here from Harvard University in 1917, he patterned this school's curriculum after that of Harvard.

The school became the Faculty of Dentistry in 1944, and until 1958, this was the only dental school in Western Canada. The U of A dental faculty trained practitioners for all the western provinces to promote dental health in the community and schools. They conducted research into the prevention of dental diseases, which led to the fluoridation of water in Edmonton.

Meet the eligibility requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Graduate Oral Biology Program Admission Subcommittee, and the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee. Admission to the graduate program is dependent upon the recommendation of the department's Graduate Studies Committee.

An academic record that satisfies the basic entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Enrollment in our graduate programs is limited and the number of qualified applicants greatly exceeds the number of positions available. Admission will be based on demonstrated academic excellence, evidence of previous research experience, and the quality of letters of recommendation.
The School of Dentistry requires an undergraduate degree, in any discipline, and Master's degree with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
A satisfactory score on an approved English language examination as described below.

TOEFL internet-based minimum score of 95 with at least 21 per section

IELTS (Academic) minimum score of 7.5 with at least 6 on each band