Dentistry (Research)
Program Overview
The Faculty of Dentistry offers a graduate program leading to either a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. This graduate program appeals to applicants, both dentists and non-dentists, who are pursuing graduate research training.
Consequently, both the MSc and the PhD degrees have a common core of coursework, with the PhD degree requiring additional coursework and research training. MSc students will receive base graduate funding (stipend and tuition payment) for two years, and PhD students will received base graduate funding for five years.
See the Master of Science section below:
1. Thesis Option.
See the Doctor of Philosophy sections below:
1. Full-Time Research Program and
3. Flexible-Time Option.
For students interested in the MSc and PhD programs with combined specialty training: please see the Quick Facts page for those programs.
Quick Facts
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Application payment deadline | MSc, PhD: 15-Aug-2022 (Jan start) 1-Mar-2023 (Sept start) | MSc, PhD: 15-Aug-2022 (Jan start) 1-Mar-2023 (Sept start) |
| Minimum admission average | MSc: B+ in final year of bachelor’s or DDS PhD:A-minus average in Master’s | MSc: B+ in final year of bachelor’s or DDS PhD:A-minus average in Master’s |
| Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? | PhD: Yes (minimum A-minus average in courses in the relevant discipline) | PhD: Yes (minimum A-minus average in courses in the relevant discipline) |
| Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? | MSc, PhD: Before | MSc, PhD: Before |
| Program length (full-time only) | MSc: 6 sessions PhD:4 years; 5 years if transferring from Master’s; 5 years direct-entry | MSc: 6 sessions PhD:4 years; 5 years if transferring from Master’s; 5 years direct-entry |
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- Fabio Sa Carneiro Sczepanik
- Alumnus, PhD, Dentistry , Former International Visiting Graduate Student from Brazil