Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Prosthodontics (PhD/Dip. Prosthodontics) at University of British Columbia

Programme overview

This combined program option is a clinical specialty program that is offered in conjunction with a PhD in Craniofacial Science to applicants holding a DMD degree or its equivalent. The program provides education and training for clinicians, researchers and teachers. Achievement of the diploma in prosthodontic dentistry requires completion of the clinical and didactic requirements associated with the diploma program in the Faculty of Dentistry, successful completion of the PhD in Craniofacial Science course requirements, and successful defense and submission of the thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry | Department: Faculty of Dentistry | Study mode: In person at UBC Vancouver | Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

DMD degree or its equivalent. Minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies; the programme may set higher requirements. The GRE is not required.

Domestic applicants: CAD 21,220 a year. First-year tuition listed for this programme Source

International applicants: CAD 60,654 a year. First-year tuition listed for this programme Source

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): May 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): September 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), May 2027 intake: applications open 16 October 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 8 January 2027; application deadline for international applicants 16 October 2026.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), September 2027 intake: applications open 10 July 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 16 October 2026; application deadline for international applicants 10 July 2026.

Graduate application fee for 2027W and 2028S: $120.75 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents; $168.25 for students on a study permit; $166.50 for master's-level business programmes (IMBA, MBAN, EMBA, MBA, PMBA, MM). The fee is non-refundable and required for each programme and intake.

Apply through the official page: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission

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