Introduction

Please note that there is no formal pre-Dentistry program at the University of Calgary.

Applicants for admission to the Dentistry program at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, may complete the required pre-professional studies for admission at the University of Calgary in the Faculty of Science.

The requirements for admission to the Dentistry program are at least two years of university work (five full-course equivalents must be taken during one academic year, i.e., Fall/Winter Sessions) with appropriate standing and credit in Chemistry 201 and 203; Chemistry 351 and 353; one of Biochemistry 341 or 393; Physics 211 or 221 and 223; Biology 231 and 233; Statistics 213; and English 240 or 202 or two of 231, 233, 235, 237, 239.

Admission to the Faculty of Science

Students from the high schools of Alberta seeking admission into the Faculty of Science to prepare for Dentistry will be required to meet the admission standards of the Faculty.

The above, plus at least two years in the Faculty of Science constitutes matriculation into the first year of Dentistry, leading to the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).

Admission to Dentistry

All students wishing to enter the first professional year of Dentistry are required to make application on or before November 1.

The earliest date for filing application by an applicant is July 1 of the previous year.

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

Aptitude Test

Before acceptance, successful scores in the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) written in February and/or November are required. If the test is taken more than once, the best set of scores will be used. To meet minimum requirements, a score of 15 or more must be achieved in Reading Comprehension, Perceptual Ability and Manual Dexterity. DAT results must be submitted to the Admissions Office January 15 of the year admission is sought. The DAT must have been written within the last five years and, at the latest, the autumn prior to admission. Information may be obtained by writing to the Dental Aptitude Test Program, Canadian Dental Association, 1815 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3Y6. Application forms for the test may be obtained through the Office of the Registrar, University of Calgary.

Interview

Competitive applicants will be interviewed by a team to determine if they possess the personal qualities necessary for the profession. Candidates will be advised of the schedule for the interviews.

Introduction

Please note that there is no formal pre-Medical program at the University of Calgary.

Applicants for admission to various Canadian medical programs may complete the required pre-professional studies while registered in the Faculty of Science. Since the Faculty of Science admits students only to its degree programs, students are advised to choose a Faculty of Science program that best fits their professional aspirations and which at the same time permits them to work toward completing the chosen Science program, i.e., it is important to satisfy both Faculty of Science program requirements as well as pre-professional requirements.

Admission to the Faculty of Science

Students seeking admission into the Faculty of Science to prepare for Medicine will be required to meet the admission standards of the Faculty of Science. The above plus at least two years in the Faculty of Science constitutes matriculation into the first year of Medicine, leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Admission to Medicine

At an early date, students should consult the calendar that describes the medical program of interest and understand its admission requirements and deadlines. Students should then plan their Faculty of Science program so that pre-medical requirements can be completed while satisfying the requirements of their science program. Students interested in the medical program at the University of Calgary should consult the Faculty of Medicine section of this Calendar for relevant information.

Introduction

An agreement exists between Ontario and the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Under the terms of this agreement, the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry may offer places in the first professional year to applicants, who are residents of contract Provinces, when such candidates are judged to possess qualifications equal by both academic and non-academic criteria to candidates from other Provinces. There are up to seven places to which Alberta will contribute to the incurred educational costs. Ultimately, the University of Waterloo is not required to or limited to take seven Albertans since offers are based on applicant competitiveness. Students wishing to apply for admission to the School of Optometry under this co-operative agreement must have completed a prescribed one or two year pre-professional program. Students attending the University of Calgary would complete this program in the Faculty of Science.

Admission to the University of Calgary

Applicants are required to meet the normal admission requirements for the Faculty of Science. In addition to English and Mathematics it is strongly recommended that applicants possess senior matriculation standing in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Admission to the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry

Applicants are selected on a competitive basis considering scholarship, interest, motivation, general qualifications for the profession and recommendations. Applicants should have at least a second class honours standing, i.e., "B" or better, in order to be considered for admission. Interviews may be arranged in Alberta. There is no age limit for applicants. Applications will not normally be accepted from foreign students on student visas or from permanent residents who have not held this status for 12 months prior to admission to the School of Optometry.

In order to apply for admission under the co-operative agreement between the Province of Alberta and the Province of Ontario, applicants must meet certain criteria for residency in Alberta. For information regarding these criteria please contact:

Alberta Advanced Education

Phone: 780-422-4495
Toll free in Alberta 310-0000

Email: comm.contact@learning.gov.ab.ca

To apply for admission to the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo, University of Calgary students must complete the Ontario University Application Centre Form #105 as an essential first step in the application procedure. Candidates can apply online starting approximately mid-October to the OUAC. From the homepage, follow the links to the undergraduate program WB - Optometry. OUAC will send your application to the University of Waterloo who will then issue the School of Optometry application.

Prescribed Pre-Professional Program

Applicants entering the Optometry program in September 2008 will be required to have 3 years of Optometry prerequisite courses. Effectively, students beginning their prerequisite courses in September 2005 or later need to plan on three years of courses instead of two years. Students should consult the University of Waterloo for details:

http://www.optometry.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/index.html

The modified first year program for prospective Optometry students is as follows:

1. Physics 211 or 221/223

2. Mathematics 249 or 251/253*

3. Biology 231/233

4. Chemistry 201/203

5. Psychology 205 and a half Junior Elective**

* Students proceeding directly to Mathematics 253 in the Fall Session should complete Mathematics 211 during the Winter Session.

** The half junior elective may be selected from courses offered by the Faculties of Humanities or Social Sciences. (English and Introductory Ethics courses are required pre-Optometry prerequisites.) This course cannot be of the same subject content as one required in the upper years of the Optometry program.

Students successfully completing the above first year program are eligible to apply for admission to the first professional year at the University of Waterloo.

The second year of the pre-professional program should include courses in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology (Human or Mammalian), Microbiology and Statistics. Other recommended courses include: Cell Biology, Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Physical Optics and Vertebrate Zoology. Students should note that the University of Calgary does not offer equivalent courses in all of the above subject areas. Students requiring assistance in course selection should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office.

Introduction

Please note that there is no formal pre-Veterinary Medicine program at the University of Calgary.

There are five Veterinary Colleges in Canada of which two serve Alberta residents, namely, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which also serves the other three western provinces. Thus it is to be expected that Alberta candidates will make application to either the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary or the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Students should view the respective web sites: http://www.vet.ucalgary.ca/ or http://www.usask.ca/wcvm for admission information. The other veterinary schools are the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, which is responsible for Ontario; the Atlantic Veterinary College, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, which is responsible for the Atlantic Provinces; École de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, which provides instruction for French-speaking Canadians..

Anyone requiring detailed or specific information about any one of the above institutions should contact the Dean of the College concerned.

Admission to the University of Calgary

Students from high schools in Alberta seeking admission into the Faculty of Science to prepare for Veterinary Medicine will be required to meet the admission standards of the Faculty. English Language Arts 30-1, Pure Mathematics 30, Chemistry 30, Biology 30 and one of Physics 30, Social Studies 30 or a language other than English at the 30 level must be included in the matriculation program.

Note: Mathematics 31 is strongly recommended as an additional subject for those entering the BSc program.

Admission Requirements

· English 240 or 202, or two of 231, 233, 235, 237, 239

· Biology 231, 233, 311, 331

· Chemistry 201, 203, 351, 353

· Physics 211 or 221, 223

· Mathematics: One full-course equivalent, e.g., two of: Mathematics 211, 249 or 251, 253, Statistics 213

· Biochemistry 393, 443

· Electives: sufficient to complete 15 full-course equivalents.

All courses must be beyond the senior matriculation level.

Students are advised to consult the first three years of the suggested Zoology program course sequence (listed earlier in this section of the Calendar). In this way, students are satisfying the requirements for both pre-Veterinary Medicine and a Zoology Major program.

Students are reminded that acceptance into a program of Veterinary Medicine cannot be guaranteed on the basis of any minimum academic achievement level. Should any limitations be necessary for any reason selection would be based mainly on relative academic performances and an interview.