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PhD Dentistry at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Dentistry is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Dentistry graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 5 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Dentistry  |  Duration: 5 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students undertake customized programs, approved by an advisory committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, comprising advanced study and original research culminating in the defence of a thesis. After consultation with the Associate Dean, Graduate Education, a committee will be appointed to plan and arrange students' coursework and research progra

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are normally admitted to a PhD program with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent, with at least an A– standing (3.7 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university. Students may also be admitted with an appropriate master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the intended field of doctoral study.

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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