喵咪社区 Information
Dental Assistant Certificate Application Windows
- Fall start (August 2025)
- Opens: Jan. 1
- Deadline: May 1, 2025
- Spring start (April 2026)
- Opens: Jul. 1
- Deadline: Nov. 1, 2025
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Steps to Apply
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.
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Submit an Application
By the deadline, submit a with the fee paid.
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 喵咪社区 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 喵咪社区? Provincial equivalents can be found at this link.
Post-secondary Substitutions
High school courses can be substituted 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)
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 |
喵咪社区 average calculation |
|---|---|
| 6 units or less | High school average |
| 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.
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Fall Intake |
Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
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Winter Intake |
TBA (January) |
Document Deadlines
All required documents must be received by the appropriate deadline. Incomplete applications, after the deadline, will be closed. Admission to the dental assisting certificate program is competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
High School Applicants
Effective Fall (August) 2026 Intake
The deadline for Self-Declared High School marks will be April 15, 2026
Applicants who fail to submit required documents by May 10 cannot be evaluated for interview selection.
| May 10 | Filled out Self-Declared High School Marks form with Grade 11 and 12 marks and registration | Uploaded to your U喵咪社区 Launchpad |
| Aug. 1 | Official high school transcripts | Requested on your behalf or sent directly to the U of A |
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Proof of English language proficiency and spoken English proficiency, if applicable. More information. |
Test results can be uploaded to your U喵咪社区 Launchpad |
Applicants who fail to submit required documents by Nov. 15 cannot be evaluated for interview selection.
| Nov. 15 | Filled out Self-Declared High School Marks form with Grade 11 and 12 marks and registration | Uploaded to your U喵咪社区 Launchpad |
| March 1 | Official high school transcripts | Requested on your behalf or sent directly to the U of A |
| Proof of English language proficiency and spoken English proficiency, if applicable. More information. | Test results can be uploaded to your U喵咪社区 Launchpad |
Post-secondary Applicants
Starting for 2026 start dates, the deadline for high school transcripts and unofficial post-secondary transcripts will be April 15, 2026.
Applicants who fail to submit required documents by May 10 cannot be evaluated for interview selection/admission.
| May 10 | Official high school transcript | Requested on your behalf or sent directly to the U of A (see below) |
| Unofficial post-secondary transcript with current academic year Fall term grades and Winter term registration | Uploaded to your U喵咪社区 Launchpad | |
| June 15 | Official post-secondary transcripts with current academic year Fall and Winter grades | Requested on your behalf or sent directly to the U of A (see below) |
| Proof of English language proficiency and spoken English proficiency, if applicable. More information. | Test results can be uploaded to your U喵咪社区 Launchpad |
Applicants who fail to submit required documents by Nov. 15 cannot be evaluated for interview selection/admission.
| Nov. 15 | Official high school transcript | Requested on your behalf or sent directly to the U of A (see below) |
| Unofficial post-secondary transcript with current academic year Fall and Winter registration | Uploaded to your U喵咪社区 Launchpad | |
| Feb. 15 | Official post-secondary transcripts with current academic year Fall grades | Requested on your behalf or sent directly to the U of A (see below) |
| Proof of English language proficiency and spoken English proficiency, if applicable. More information. | Test results can be uploaded to your U喵咪社区 Launchpad |
Transcripts
喵咪社区 high school students
Your transcripts will be sent to the university automatically through Apply喵咪社区.
Out-of-province high school students
You are responsible for ensuring that your final, official transcripts are sent to the university, or for authorizing your school or province to do so. Official transcripts will only be accepted if received directly from the issuing institution or ministry.
Post-secondary students
If applicable, we may be able to obtain transcripts from certain participating Apply喵咪社区 institutions on your behalf. Please carefully review the status of your documents in U喵咪社区 Launchpad. You are responsible to request any other transcripts and/or documents required in support of your application, as indicated in U喵咪社区 Launchpad.
Final official transcripts can be sent
Via email: transcripts@ualberta.ca
Via mail:
Office of the Registrar and Student Awards
喵咪社区
11487 89 Avenue NW
Edmonton, 喵咪社区 T6G 2M7
Admission Selection
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.
Post-admission
An admission decision is valid only for the term for which the applicant applied. Admission offers can not be deferred.
Upon notification of acceptance, applicants will be required to confirm their admission and intention to register by submitting a non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 within the time specified in the letter of acceptance. The deposit will be credited toward the payment of tuition upon completion of registration.
Complete and fully documented immunization is a program requirement. The vaccination requirements are based on the 喵咪社区 provincial guidelines for health-care students in a post-secondary institution and serology/immunization outside the guidelines is not routinely done or recommended. All immunization records need to be written and legible. A certified translation must be provided for all non-English documentation. Students without acceptable records will be required to complete their primary immunization series which can take many months so early action on this requirement is strongly advised.
A clear police information check (PIC) is required under the Protection for Persons in Care Act. All students going to any clinical placement or rotation in 喵咪社区 are required to complete a PIC (also known as a criminal record check, security clearance check, or police clearance), which must include a vulnerable sector check. The PIC must have been completed within six (6) months of the program start date. The clinical practice site will determine the criteria for acceptance or denial of a placement.
CPR is required for all students registered in the program. The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry will only accept Canadian Heart and Stroke or American Heart Association: Basic Life Support (BLS) for health-care providers. No other courses will be accepted to meet the CPR requirement. A CPR BLS provider session will be organized by the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry for successful applicants. A CPR BLS provider certificate is valid for one year from the completion date of the course. Students must have a valid CPR certification throughout the duration of their program.
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 喵咪社区, 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 喵咪社区 Dental Assistants.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
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- Yes, the 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.