English 6

General Chemistry 6

Organic Chemistry 6

Biology 3 (cell biology)

3 from Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, or Zoology

Statistics 3

3 options (any Faculty)

Selection Process: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in preprofessional coursework. Except for ENGL, all preprofessional courses are prerequisites for senior courses. Thus, deficiencies would normally have to be made up. The preprofessional program may be completed through full- or part-time study at a number of postsecondary institutions that offer courses accepted as equivalent. The selection process is competitive, and applicants will be rank ordered according to the GPA in the required preprofessional courses. Preference will be given to those students who have completed the required 30 in one academic year. An applicant may not benefit from additional postsecondary courses.

Deposit: Upon notification of acceptance, applicants will be required to confirm their intention to register by submitting a nonrefundable tuition deposit within a specified time. The deposit will be credited toward payment of tuition upon completion of registration. (See §13.5.4.).

Spoken English Requirement: Applicants must meet a spoken English requirement. (See §13.3.2.)

Letter of Intent: Applicants must submit a letter with their application for admission stating their career goals, knowledge of the profession, related experience, and reasons for seeking admission to Medical Laboratory Science. Prospective students are encouraged to tour a clinical laboratory, speak to staff in a clinical laboratory or investigate the career online to assist in their understanding of the program.

Police Information Checks: Applicants should be aware that a clear Police Information Check is required at the time of admission and that any criminal charges pending must be declared.

Under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, all students going to any clinical placement or rotation in Alberta are required to complete a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance Check, or Police Clearance), which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. The clinical practice site will determine the criteria for acceptance/denial of a placement. Students are responsible for having a Police Information Check completed upon receiving admission to the Faculty.

Students who have concerns related to their ability to provide a clear Police Information Check should consult with the Faculty. The ultimate responsibility for ensuring that students meet the requirements of clinical agencies lies with the students. Other background checks may be required by a clinical agency, such as a child intervention record check. Students will be advised if any additional background checks are required by the clinical agency. See §23.8.3 for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them.

Successfully completed the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) General Certificate,

CSMLS certification within the last 5 years or have been working in the field (at least part-time) in the last 5 years.

Official transcripts from technical institutes and clinical training sites, CSMLS certification, and other postsecondary institutions,

Resumé,

Letter indicating history of employment as a medical technologist with particular attention paid to the description of the type of work in which the applicant was involved. In this letter a statement of career goals and reasons for seeking admission to the BSc program in Medical Laboratory Science should be included.

English (6)

Organic Chemistry (3)

General Chemistry (3)

BIOL 107 or equivalent (3)

Sociology (3)

Psychology (3)

Statistics (3)

Option any Faculty (6)

Language Proficiency Requirements: All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency and Spoken English requirements (see §13.3).

Medical Testing and Immunization Requirements: Prior to orientation students admitted to the Dental Hygiene program are required to undergo medical testing for Hepatitis B and meet all immunization requirements. As well, a varicella titre test and a tuberculin skin test are required in the first year of the program.

See §113.2.1(12) for regulations concerning medical testing and immunization. Note: For updates on changes to medical testing and immunization refer to the Faculty Office.

Proof of Residency Status: Because residency status determines the competitive pool in which an applicant is ranked, applicants may be required to present proof of residency status. See §13.2, residence requirements.

Police Information Checks: Applicants should be aware that a clear Police Information Check (PIC) is required as a condition of admission and that any criminal charges pending must be declared.

Under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, all students going to any clinical placement or rotation in Alberta are required to complete a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance Check, or Police Clearance), which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. The clinical practice site will determine the criteria for acceptance/denial of a placement.

Police Information Checks are due at the time admission is confirmed. Applicants should plan to have their PIC completed prior to an offer of admission. Failure to submit a clear and complete PIC by the date noted in the offer of admission will result in the offer of admission being revoked.

Students who have concerns related to their ability to provide a clear Police Information Check should consult with the Department of Dentistry. The ultimate responsibility for ensuring that students meet the requirements of clinical agencies lies with the students. Other background checks may be required by a clinical agency, such as a child intervention record check. Students will be advised if any additional background checks are required by a clinical agency. See §§23.8.3 and 114.1 for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them.

Overall GPA achieved on all transferable postsecondary work completed as a full-time student taken during Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer Terms. For overall GPA calculation full-time study is equivalent to a minimum of 18 taken during Fall/Winter Terms or 12 taken during Spring/Summer Terms.

Interview score.

Successful completion of the diploma program.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the above program.

None of the courses used toward the Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene Specialization) requirements have been used for credit toward another degree.

Graduation from University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma program.

Minimum GPA of 2.0 in the above program.

Letter/s of good standing from current and previous licensing bodies.

Graduation from University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma program prior to 1998 or dental hygiene graduates of other accredited Canadian or international dental hygiene programs.

Minimum GPA of 2.0 in the above program.

For graduates of dental hygiene diploma programs of 2 years in length, students must have completed an additional 30 of which the following are required:

For non-graduates of the University of Alberta program, proof of licensure to practice dental hygiene within Canada.

General Chemistry (6)

Organic Chemistry (6)

Biology(6)

Physics (6)

English (6)

Statistics (3)

Introductory Biochemistry (3)

Language Proficiency Requirements: All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency and Spoken English requirements (see §13.3).

Medical Testing and Immunization Requirements: Prior to orientation students admitted to the DDS program are required to undergo medical testing for Hepatitis B and meet all immunization requirements. As well, a varicella titre test and a tuberculin skin test are required in the first year of the program. See §113.2.1(12) for regulations concerning medical testing and immunization.

Proof of Residency Status: Because residency status determines the competitive pool in which an applicant is ranked, applicants may be required to present proof of residency status. See §13.2, residence requirements.

Police Information Checks: Applicants should be aware that a clear Police Information Check (PIC) is required as a condition of admission and that any criminal charges pending must be declared.

Under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, all students going to any clinical placement or rotation in Alberta are required to complete a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance Check, or Police Clearance), which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. The clinical practice site will determine the criteria for acceptance/denial of a placement.

Police Information Checks are due at the time admission is confirmed. Applicants should plan to have their PIC completed prior to an offer of admission. Failure to submit a clear and complete PIC by the date noted in the offer of admission will result in the offer of admission being revoked.

Students who have concerns related to their ability to provide a clear Police Information Check should consult with the Department of Dentistry. The ultimate responsibility for ensuring that students meet the requirements of clinical agencies lies with the students. Other background checks may be required by a clinical agency, such as a child intervention record check. Students will be advised if any additional background checks are required by a clinical agency. See §§23.8.3 and 114.1 for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them.

Overall GPA achieved on all transferable postsecondary work completed as a full-time student taken during Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer Terms. For overall GPA calculation full-time study is equivalent to a minimum of 18 taken during Fall/Winter Terms or 12 taken during Spring/Summer Terms.

Dental aptitude test scores

Interview score

Be graduates of a minimum four-year University dental program, not recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) or the Joint Commission for Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (JCDA).

Have successfully completed the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge sponsored by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) within two years prior to the application deadline. For information on the NDEB Equivalency Process or to register for the exam please visit www.ndeb.ca.

Letter/s from Licensing Bodies: Applicants who are or have been licensed to practice dentistry in any jurisdiction must submit letters of good standing (in English) from current and previous licensing bodies.

Language Proficiency Requirements: All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency and Spoken English requirements (see §13.3).

Citizenship: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada on or before the deadline date for applications. A notarized copy of proof of Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status must be submitted with the application for admission.

Personal Interview: Before acceptance to the Pre-Entry Examination, the applicant will be interviewed by a team to determine if he/she possesses the personal qualities necessary for the program. Candidates will be short-listed and advised of the arranged interview date by letter or e-mail.

Pre-Entry Examination: Applicants who are considered to have potential based on their application documents and successful interview may qualify for the Pre-Entry Examination. Prior to the examination, a nonrefundable Pre-Entry Examination fee will be required from each applicant. Upon successful completion of the Pre-Entry Examination, applicants will qualify to proceed to the Pre-Clinical Assessment.

Pre-Clinical Assessment: A nonrefundable Pre-Clinical Assessment fee plus a dental instrument kit fee is required from each applicant. Upon successful completion of the Pre-Clinical Assessment course (DDS 829) and formal registration by the applicant, the dental instrument kit fee will be applied toward the first year dental instrument kit cost. Refer to www.dent.ualberta.ca for detailed information.

Medical Testing and Immunization Requirements: Prior to orientation students admitted to the DDS Advanced Placement program are required to undergo medical testing for Hepatitis B and meet all immunization requirements. As well, a varicella titre test and a tuberculin skin test are required in the first year of the program. See §113.2.2(12) for regulations concerning medical testing and immunization.

Final Selection: Applicant profiles are made up of results of the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge sponsored by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB), Language Proficiency/Spoken English results, interview results, Pre-Entry Examination results, and successful completion of the Pre-Clinical Assessment.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to use its judgement with respect to individual cases. The decision concerning admission is final. No appeal mechanism exists.

Police Information Checks: Applicants should be aware that a clear Police Information Check (PIC) is required as a condition of admission and that any criminal charges pending must be declared.

Under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, all students going to any clinical placement or rotation in Alberta are required to complete a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance Check, or Police Clearance), which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. The clinical practice site will determine the criteria for acceptance/denial of a placement.

Police Information Checks are due at the time admission is confirmed. Applicants should plan to have their PIC completed prior to an offer of admission. Failure to submit a clear and complete PIC by the date noted in the offer of admission will result in the offer of admission being revoked.

Students who have concerns related to their ability to provide a clear Police Information Check should consult with the Deparment of Dentistry. The ultimate responsibility for ensuring that students meet the requirements of clinical agencies lies with the students. Other background checks may be required by a clinical agency, such as a child intervention record check. Students will be advised if any additional background checks are required by a clinical agency. See §§23.8.3 and 114.1 for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them.

National Dental Examining Board of Canada (or equivalent) Examinations: In accordance with National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) regulations, students enrolled in Advanced Placement programs are eligible to take the NDEB exams within three months of their expected date of graduation. For further information, refer to the NDEB by-laws governing examinations and certification eligibility, www.ndeb.ca.

Deposit: Upon notification of acceptance, successful applicants will be required to confirm their intention to register by submitting a nonrefundable tuition deposit within a specified time. The deposit will be credited toward payment of tuition upon completion of registration.

6 in each of General Chemistry (including Inorganic Chemistry); Organic Chemistry; Physics; Biology; English.

3 in each of Statistics and Biochemistry. Where possible, students are encouraged to take a full year of Biochemistry when continuing in a degree program.

To be considered for admission, students must normally have achieved a GPA 3.3 for Alberta residents, 3.5 for Non-Alberta residents, on a minimum of 60. 30 must be taken during one Fall/Winter.

Students are encouraged to obtain a baccalaureate degree before admission but may apply after two or three years in a degree program.

To be considered for entry after only two or three years at university or college, a student must have all the prerequisites as well as an exceptional GPA (minimum GPA of 3.7) and exceptional personal qualifications.

Students are normally required to conform to the stated requirements as the first year of the MD program is structured on the assumption that all the required material has been covered and that there will be neither time nor opportunity in that year to make up deficiencies.

Students taking the above courses must be registered in a degree program and are therefore subject to the rules and regulations of that Faculty. For several departments in Science, as well as other faculties, two pre-medical years containing the prerequisite subjects count for full credit toward a four-year degree. The student is advised to study the entrance requirements for the Faculty of choice carefully, paying particular attention to high school courses needed for entrance into programs that might be chosen if the student does not gain admission to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Please note transcript deadlines in §12.

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT): All applicants must take the MCAT. The MCAT is electronic and there are several writings throughout the year. Please refer to the MCAT website for information on test dates and locations. All information and registration is through the MCAT office at www.aamc.org/mcat. Students must release their MCAT scores through the electronic THx system through the AAMC's website by the application deadline in §12. If an applicant has written the MCAT more than once, MCAT scores from the most successful sitting will be considered by the Faculty. The MCAT must have been written within the last five years prior to application deadline in §12. The Faculty will not accept the MCAT written in the spring of the year of admission. All applicants must write the MCAT before making application to the program.

Interview and Letters of Reference: Qualified applicants must present themselves for a personal interview. Closed letters of reference are required. Failure to provide these by the deadline in §12 may result in closure of the applicant's file.

Spoken English Requirement: Applicants must meet a spoken English requirement (see §13.3.2).

Personal Requirements: While admission to the MD program is based mainly on academic performance, lack of essential personal qualities in an applicant may be deemed sufficient cause for refusal of admission. There is no discrimination with respect to the applicant's sex or age in the selection process.

Selection Factors: Selection of students for admission to the MD program follows guidelines established by the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta, General Faculties Council, and the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Medicine. Selection is the responsibility of a standing committee of Faculty Council, the Committee on Admissions.

Selection factors will consist of the following:

For applicants who have completed three or more years of postsecondary transferable coursework, the admissions GPA (overall GPA) is calculated with the deletion of the lowest year GPA, provided it is not the most recent year, or the one and only year where 30 (5 full course equivalents) have been completed.

An admission decision is normally valid only for the Fall/Winter term for which it is approved.

Police Information Checks: Applicants should be aware that a clear Police Information Check (PIC) is required as a condition of admission and that any criminal charges pending must be declared.

Under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, all students going to any clinical placement or rotation in Alberta are required to complete a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance Check, or Police Clearance), which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. The clinical practice site will determine the criteria for acceptance/denial of a placement. Students are responsible for having a criminal record check completed upon receiving conditional admission to the Faculty.

Students who have concerns related to their ability to provide a clear Police Information Check should consult with the Faculty. The ultimate responsibility for ensuring that students meet the requirements of clinical agencies lies with the students. Other background checks may be required by a clinical agency, such as a child intervention record check. Students will be advised if any additional background checks are required by a clinical agency. See §23.8.3 for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them.

Deposit: Applicants are advised of the decision of the Admissions Committee in the Spring. Successful applicants, on accepting a place in the first-year class, must send a nonrefundable tuition deposit payable to the University of Alberta. This deposit is credited to tuition fees when the student registers. Should a candidate withdraw after accepting a position or not meet specified conditions within the time allowed as stated in the offer of admission, this deposit is forfeited.

Students admitted to the MD program must present all required documentation to the Faculty office before orientation. Documentation includes photos and the College of Physicians and Surgeons form.

English (3)

Human Anatomy (3)

Physics (6)

Psychology and/or Sociology (6 in any combination)

Mathematics (Calculus) (3)

Cell Biology (3)

General Chemistry (3)

Organic Chemistry (3)

Selection Process: A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required in preprofessional course work. All preprofessional courses are prerequisites for senior courses, thus deficiencies would normally have to be made up. Deficiencies will be assessed and a plan of action will be identified by the Radiation Therapy program office. The selection process is competitive, and applicants will be ranked primarily on academic achievement in the prerequisite courses. Other factors considered in ranking include overall academic achievement (emphasizing recent academic performance), a demonstrated ability to perform well in a consecutive Fall/Winter session of full-time study (preferably 30 units). a personal interview, and a career reflection letter.

Spoken Language Requirement: Besides demonstrating overall English language proficiency, students need a further level of spoken English proficiency regardless of citizenship status or country of origin. (See §13.3).

Career Reflection Letter: Applicants must submit a career reflection letter outlining evidence of personal reflection regarding their career choice, professional goals, personal skills and attributes, knowledge of the profession, related experience, and reasons for seeking admission to the Radiation Therapy program. (See §12.7.)

Personal Interview: Interview selection is based on postsecondary academic records and a career reflection letter received by April 1 (see §12.7). Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine if they have the personal qualities necessary for the profession. The interview evaluates an applicant's empathy, communication, teamwork, reflection, conflict resolution, responsibility, initiative, problem-solving, prioritization and organization. Short-listed applicants will be advised of the interview date.

Criminal Record checks: Applicants should be aware that under the Alberta Protection of People in Care Act, they will be required to satisfy a criminal record check once they are accepted into the Radiation Therapy program (Refer to §23.8.3.)

Final Selection: Final admission decisions are made by the Radiation Therapy Admissions Committee.

Deposit: Upon notification of acceptance, applicants will be required to confirm their intention to register by submitting a nonrefundable deposit within a specified time. The deposit will be credited toward payment of tuition upon completion of registration.

Note: the following requirement applies to applicants beginning the program in 2015-2016. Citizenship: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada on or before the deadline date for applications. A notarized copy of proof of Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status must be submitted with the application for admission.