Periodontics (MSc) at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada is a master's degree in Dentistry programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Dentistry
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Periodontics (MSc) is a full-time, course-based master's specialty program at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Dentistry, delivered in person in Halifax with a June intake and a required research thesis component. The program develops advanced clinical and research expertise for specialty practice in periodontics and surgical implant dentistry, emphasizing comprehensive patient evaluation, precise diagnosis and treatment planning, and evidence-based treatment methods. Clinical training covers periodontal disease treatment, management of mucogingival defects, temporomandibular joint disorders, dental implant therapy, and conscious sedation. The standard program length is two years or longer, full-time, combining specialty clinical practice with an original research thesis. Admission requires completion of an accredited four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery degree or equivalent, with a minimum A- average over the final two years of that program. Graduates are prepared for specialty practice in periodontics and dental implant surgery, along with research and academic roles within dentistry.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires completion of an accredited four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree or equivalent, with a minimum A- average over the final two years of study. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the program's English-language proficiency requirements, though specific test scores are not published on the program page. The application deadline is June 1 for admission the following academic year, with the program beginning in June.
