Two Year Pre-Professional Program:

Please note that course work for pre-professional programs varies as per university. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they are taking correct pre-professional coursework when applying the a University other than specified in the Calendar.

For the most current university program and transfer information, see Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

International Students and Students applying outside of their home province are advised to consult the calendar of the institution to which you will be applying regarding its policy on admitting international and out-of-province students. This may vary between institutions.

• private practice
• various provincial and federal government agencies
• the Armed Forces Royal Canadian Dental Corps

The Pre-Dentistry program is the first two years of a Bachelor of Science program, tailored to meet the admission requirements of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Alberta.

This program is designed to prepare students to meet admission requirements to The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Competitive admission to professional programs requires a high grade point average. You should check with universities to be aware of specific admission requirements.

Because space is limited in the Dentistry program at University of Alberta, admission to the Pre-Professional Program for Dentistry at RDC does not guarantee admission to University of Alberta. You should meet all of the Pre-Dentistry requirements, but also design your program so that you can complete a Bachelor of Science degree.

Consult U of A Calendar for other admission requirements.

Selecting the right courses for the first two years is vital when choosing courses for the Pre-Professional Program for Dentistry at University of Alberta. You must see an academic advisor before selecting courses.

Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1
5. Physics 30

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.