• MSc in Orthodontics at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 3 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The MSc program provides academic and clinical experience for a successful private practice career options.
  • The department provides many programs to complete the MSc degree such as :
    • Dentistry 
    • Dental Hygiene 
    • Oral Biology 
    • Oral Medicine 
    • Orthodontics 
    • Periodontics
  • The program completion will depend on the completion of program requirements including; coursework, clinical case completion, seminars, and defense of research findings (thesis).
  • Students may also have an opportunity to present their research results at an international scientific meeting prior to completion of the program.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1.
  • The University of Alberta has a wide array of awards, scholarships, and prizes to assist in funding student’s graduate studies.
  • The major research areas for this program are:
    • Community and Public Health
    • Oral Biology
    • Orthodontics 
    • Oral Medicine
  • Graduate students in this program will be prepared to challenge the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) Fellowship national specialty examination as well as the American Board of Orthodontics exam.
  • The University of Alberta's Department of Medicine is a recognized leader in innovative education, world-class research, and outstanding patient care.
  • The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta is dedicated to providing learner-centered educational programs that meet the health-care needs of the communities.
  • Job opportunities after MSc in Orthodontics are Dentist, Clinical Research Scientist, etc and the average salary goes up to 52,000 USD.