Master of Science in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Master of Science in Medical Sciences - Orthodontics cost?

  CAD 10,519 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  The School’s minimum admission requirements are listed below by program. APPLY NOW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Faculty: Medicine & Dentistry Delivery Mode: On Campus Program Type: Thesis Based Degree Level: Master's Program Requirements The School’s minimum admission requirements are a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent with an admission GPA of at least 3.4 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution, (see: Academic Requirements for details on Graduate GPA calculation). Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement ). Any one of the following is acceptable: TOEFL (internet-based): For tests written before January 21, 2026: minimum score 95 and the following minimum score on each of the individual skill areas: Listening 22, Reading 22, Speaking 26 and Writing 24; For tests written on or after January 21, 2026: minimum score 5.5 and the following minimum score on each of the individual skill areas: Listening 5, Reading 5, Speaking 5 and Writing 5.5; CAEL minimum score of 80 with at least 70 on each subtest; or an IELTS (Academic) minimum score of 7.5 with at least 7 on each band. All applicants are also required to provide the following: a current curriculum vitae a statement of intent three letters of recommendation (two must be professional) An official letter from the Dean of the Dental School stating that the applicant had no professional conduct issues. Letter(s) of good standing from current and all previous licensing bodies. For candidates in a GPR program, a letter from the Director of Graduate Studies stating they are in good standing with no professional conduct issues is required. Applicants that are not licensed by Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C), need to be registered on the Education and Research Register from the ADA&C prior to starting the program. A personal interview is required for short-listed applicants. These applicants will be advised of the arranged interview date by email. Admission is dependent upon the approval of the Graduate Orthodontics Admission SubCommittee, the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry’s Graduate Studies Committee, and the Medical Sciences Graduate Program Committee. Visit Graduate program application deadlines to see deadlines for the MSc in Ortho · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 61 · English test waiver: Applicants may satisfy the requirement without a test by holding a degree, or its academic equivalent, from an institution recognised by the University of Alberta at which the language of instruction is English; GPS also maintains a list of international post-secondary institutions at which the language requirement is English. The requirement is not waived for students temporarily in Canada, and departments and GPS may require further demonstration of proficiency. Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-8-english-language-proficiency-requirement.html · Application fee: CAD 135.00 for all applications to graduate programs, charged at the end of the online application and payable by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover; Visa/Mastercard debit and prepaid cards are not accepted). Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-4-application-fee.html

• Is there a scholarship?

  The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over CAD 35 million each year in scholarships, awards and financial support for graduate students; opportunities vary by faculty. GPS states that there are limited funding opportunities for students in part-time graduate study or completing a certificate programme. Source View scholarship page

• Is it accredited?

  Dentistry: Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). CDAC's own site states that graduates of programmes holding one of its accreditation statuses are recognized for registration and licensure with the provincial regulatory authority. CDAC also states on its Find a Program page that the list was last updated in December 2023 and is refreshed each December, so a very recent change may not be reflected.