Overview

The Pediatric Dentistry program at University of British Columbia provides education and training for clinicians, researchers and teachers. The students will divide clinical training between the University of British Columbia Point Grey Campus and BC Children’s Hospital.

Features

PhD/Diploma students will begin their training alongside the MSc/Diploma students and will moving into full time research from years two through four.

In years five and six, the PhD/Diploma students will complete their clinical training. Therefore, the combined program will require a minimum of six years to prepare the student for clinical practice and a research career.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Achievement of the diploma in pediatric 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.

In this program option, the degree and the diploma are awarded conjointly and both must be completed to graduate.

Graduates will be eligible to take the examinations for specialty certification in pediatric dentistry offered by The Royal College of Dentists of Canada and The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Dentistry View 11 other PhDs in Dentistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

58321 CAD / year

≈ 58321 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

20804 CAD / year

≈ 20804 CAD / year

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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