Admissions Information
Admission to the dental assisting certificate program is competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Enrollment is limited to 26 students per intake.*
Selection factors
- Required courses
- Admission average
- Interview score
*To ensure a quality learning experience, program offerings are subject to minimum enrollment. Admitted students will be promptly notified of any changes.
01
Status in Canada
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. This program does not accept individuals on student visas.
02
Meet the Requirements
All courses must be complete or in-progress when applying.
03
Submit an Application
By the deadline, submit a with the fee paid.
Program Cost
| Tuition | $18,614 |
| Equipment and Instrumentation Rental | $2,800 |
| Books | $400 |
| Total (not including non-instructional fees) | $21,814 |
Note: Costs are estimates and subject to change. Fees are paid at registration.
Applicant Types
Admission average calculations and document deadlines are different based on applicant type.
High School Applicants
These applicants are either:
- Currently attending or have completed high school
- Completed the equivalent of 6 post-secondary units (2-half year courses) or less
Post Secondary Applicants
These applicants have either:
- Taken some post-secondary coursework (more than 6 units)
- Completed a degree
Indigenous Applicants
All qualified Indigenous applicants who are successful in the Indigenous admissions process will be recommended by the Indigenous Admissions Subcommittee for admission.
Contact:
ihi@ualberta.ca
780-492-2209
High School
Minimum of 65% in each of the following subjects:
- English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
- Two of the following:
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Science 30
- One of the following:
- Math 30-1
- Math 30-2
- Pure Math 30
- Applied Math 30
Attend high school outside of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥? Provincial equivalents can be found at this link.
Post-secondary Substitutions
High school courses can be submitted if an applicant has the post-secondary equivalent, with a grade of C+ or above. The eligible courses are:
- English or writing (3 units)
- Biology (3 units)
- Chemistry (3 units)
- Any science (3 units)
- Mathematics or statistics (3 units)
Academic Average
Academic averages depends on the transferable post-secondary credits completed.
High School Average Calculation
The high school average is calculated using the four required high school course subjects.
Post-secondary Applicants Average Calculation
The admission grade point average (AGPA) is calculated on all university transferable coursework completed in the most recent two terms of study if they contain a minimum of 24 units of course weight.
If those two terms contain less than 24 units of course weight, all work in the next most recent term(s) is included in the calculation until the minimum total of 24 units of course weight is reached.
For applicants who have attempted less than 24 units of transferable postsecondary work, the AGPA is based on all university or university transfer credits attempted.
| Amount of transferable post-secondary coursework |
Admissions average calculation |
|---|---|
| 6 units or less | High school applicant |
| More than 6 units but less than 24 units | Based on both high school average and AGPA |
| 24 units or more | Based only on AGPA |
Short-listed applicants will receive their interview invitation via email.
Interview Format
The interview format is the multiple mini interview (MMI). In this format, the interviewee will be exposed without interruption to a series of stations. At each station, the interviewee will be provided with a question/scenario and given a short time to read the question and prepare a response. Afterward, the interviewee will discuss the response with an interview panel before moving to the next station.
|
Fall Intake |
Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
|
Winter Intake |
TBA (January) |
Post-Admission Requirements
An admission decision is valid only for the term for which the applicant applied. Admission offers can not be deferred.
Licensure After Graduation
The possession of a dental assisting certificate does not automatically confer the right to practice dental assisting in any province of Canada. Each province has a licensing authority. A dental assistant desiring to practice dental assisting in Canada should contact the appropriate provincial licensing body.
The registrar of a provincial licensing body may refuse to issue a registration certificate to practice dental assisting to any applicant possessing a criminal record. If you have concerns in this area, please contact the appropriate licensing body.
To practice in ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, a dental assistant must be registered with the . Graduates of this program will need to successfully complete both the NDAEB written examination and clinical practice evaluation to register with the College of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Dental Assistants.
- Applications for the two intakes are only available from the dates listed under application process. When applications are open, start an undergraduate program application, not a Professional Program application. Under Term & Program First Choice, select the following:
- Intended Status - Diploma/Certificate Student
- North Campus (Edmonton)
- Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
- Dental Assisting Certificate
- If you are still having issues, please contact the .
- Admission is not determined until after applications are closed for the current intake. Seats are not filled in the order in which applications are received. All applicants are in open competition for the available seats.
- Yes, the Dental Assisting Certificate program is a direct entry from high school program. High School applicants must have finished high school before the start of the program. For example, applicants who will be graduating from high school in June can apply for the Fall (August) intake, but not the Winter (April) intake.
STILL GOT Questions?
Contact dentistry admissions:
admissions.dentistry@ualberta.ca
780-492-1319
We do not provide walk-in advising. Please email or call for assistance.