Program Overview

Overview

The Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program is designed to prepare students to practice their chosen profession with appropriate competence. The program is based on sound knowledge of the related biological sciences, strong clinical skills, and an understanding of the role of the dentist as a health professional and leader in the community.

Program Description

The program provides state-of-the-art educational facilities, inspirational faculty who encourage excellence, and student services that support and assist students in their transitions into, during, out of and beyond the program. The student-centered, innovative curriculum utilizes active learning methodologies, and integrates the basic biomedical, behavioural and clinical sciences to ultimately develop DMD graduates with the knowledge, skills and values that underlie competence.

Curriculum

The DMD curriculum at UBC is inquiry-based incorporating hybrid problem-based learning (PBL), case-based and blended learning activities, and more traditional lectures and clinical experiences. It emphasizes self-directed student learning and problem solving in small group settings. Lectures occupy a smaller amount of curriculum time than traditional curricula.

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including:

• Employer support: Organizations may provide their employees with tuition benefits as part of an employment package to support lifelong learning of their workforce.
• Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding): Professional / course-based programs usually do not provide merit-based funding. Some programs may offer bursaries.
• Financial aid (need-based funding): Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies.
• Foreign government scholarships: Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad.
• Working while studying: International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 24 hours a week during academic sessions.
• Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals: Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Data are separated for each degree program combination.

Specialization

Dental Medicine

Faculty

Faculty of Dentistry

Program Website

The DMD program website provides further information on the program, including specific program requirements.