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Periodontics (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Develop advanced clinical and research expertise for specialty practice in periodontics and surgical implant dentistry. Dalhousie University's Master of Science in Periodontics program focuses on comprehensive patient evaluation, precise diagnosis and treatment planning, and the application of scientifically supported treatment methods.

Faculty: Dentistry  |  Duration: 2 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Mid-June  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

As a graduate of this accredited program, you will be eligible to take the licensure exams required to practice in the clinical dental specialty of Periodontics. You will also be eligible to sit fellowship exams for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American Board of Periodontology Diplomate .

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 25,718 a year (2026). 2026-27 Medicine and Dentistry fee schedule, Masters in Periodontics tuition fee per year (YOS 1-3; thesis required). Excludes incidental, auxiliary/instrument and other fees; estimate subject to change. Source

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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