PhD Program (Dental Biomedical Sciences Field)
Program Description
The Dentistry PhD, Dental Biomedical Sciences field is intended for those whose career goal is to work at the forefront of their field in oral health sciences as an independent research scientist in an academic, governmental, or industrial setting. Completion of the PhD may take longer than the indicated program length below.
PhD Program (Dental Biomedical Sciences Field)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.
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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.
Program Requirements
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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 programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.
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Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 required full-course equivalents (FCEs), 2.0 elective FCEs, and a thesis as follows:
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Year 1:
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DEN1010H Research Ethics (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)
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DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)
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DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)
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Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)
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Years 1 to 4:
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DEN1100H0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)
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Year 2:
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2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice
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Successfully pass a qualifying oral examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.
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Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)
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Year 3:
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Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)
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Year 4:
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Complete any outstanding coursework
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Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)
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Year 5: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.
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Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.
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Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.
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Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.
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Residency. Students must meet a minimum residency requirement of one year, though it is the Faculty of Dentistry's expectation that students will normally remain on campus for four years.
Program Length
5 years
Time Limit
7 years
0 Course that may continue over a program. Credit is given when the course is completed.
PhD Program (Dental Biomedical Sciences): Transfer
Transfer Requirements
- Highly qualified MSc students may be considered for transfer to the PhD program. MSc students who transfer to the PhD must fulfil the admission requirements listed under the PhD program and successfully complete the transfer examination.
Program Requirements
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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 the student’s coursework and research programs, approve the course of study, and monitor progress as part of an annual report to the Associate Dean for approval and continuance of candidacy.
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Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), 2.0 elective FCEs, and a thesis as follows:
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Year 1:
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DEN1010H Research Ethics (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)
-
DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)
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DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)
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Develop a thesis proposal, form a supervisory committee, and complete an ethics review (if applicable)
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Years 1 to 4:
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DEN1100H0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)
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Year 2:
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2.0 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice
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Successfully pass a transfer examination between 12 and 24 months to demonstrate an adequate capacity for oral health sciences research through previous work. Students will be examined on their thesis proposal and their breadth of knowledge relative to the research project.
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Year 3:
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Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)
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Year 4:
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Complete any outstanding coursework
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Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)
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Year 5: Successfully submit and defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.
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Participate in all graduate research activities of the advisor’s research group.
-
Present at meetings and publish original research findings in a timely fashion.
-
Participate as a member of departmental and student committees as applicable.
-
Residency. Students must meet a minimum residency requirement of one year, though it is the Faculty of Dentistry's expectation that students will normally remain on campus for four years.
Program Length
5 years
Time Limit
7 years
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded or credit is given when completed.