Before entering the program, candidates must follow a two-step course of action. Step 1 - The Application Successful completion of the ACFD Eligibility Examination. A prior learning assessment test of seven days duration is administered to all applicants for the Qualifying Program of The University of Western Ontario. The purpose of this step is to ensure that applicants are at the same knowledge level as regular undergraduate students entering the third dental year. Those with the best overall assessment will be invited to join the Qualifying Program at The University of Western Ontario.
Preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
There is ONE application. Your application for the Qualifying Program will also be considered as an application to the Prior Learning Assessment Test. 1006D - Dental Sciences Bldg. The Qualifying Program is approximately nineteen months in duration and spans two academic years. It is similar to the third and fourth years of the undergraduate program in content and instructional hours.