Dentist

The University of Windsor is a great place to complete your undergraduate degree before you apply to dentistry. Your undergraduate degree is the first 3 to 4 years of University you complete to receive a general (3-year) or honors (4-year) Bachelor’s degree. We have a variety of programs for you to choose from and enthusiastic professors who are acclaimed for their teaching ability.

What undergraduate degree should I take?

It depends on which dental school(s) you wish to apply to and what subject area you are interested in. A Bachelor of Science is one of the most common paths that students take. You must fulfill any prerequisites that the individual dental schools specify.

Common undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor taken by students wanting to apply to Dentistry:

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Biochemistry
BSc Chemistry
BSc Biology

To apply to a University of Windsor Undergraduate program you can apply on-line:

There are two dental schools in Ontario and they are the Schulich School of Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario and the School of Dentistry at the University of Toronto. These schools have different academic admission requirements and both require you to complete the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT).

With all this school how will you pay for it? Here are some options:

Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries:

The University of Windsor offers several automatic scholarships for applicants coming directly out of high school going into a 4-year Honors Bachelor’s degree program.

Average
75 - 100% If you plan to live in a University of Windsor-owned residence, you will receive a Renewable Residence Entrance Award of $4000 ($500 x 8 terms)

80 - 83.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $4000 ($500 x 8 terms)
84 - 86.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $6000 ($750 x 8 terms)
87 - 89.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $8000 ($1000 x 8 terms)
90 - 93.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $10000 ($1250 x 8 terms)
94 - 95.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $12000 ($1500 x 8 terms)
96 - 97.9% Dean’s Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $14000 ($1750 x 8 terms)
98 - 100% President’s Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $16,000 ($2000 x 8 terms)

For more scholarships and awards check out:

http://www.uwindsor.ca/awards

Or you can let your computer search for you:

Searching for the awards you will be able to receive is easy. Just log onto the Student information System (SIS) as a GUEST, go “Search for U of W scholarships…”, estimate your average for the year, and then hit search.

Work on Campus with Work Study:

This program is with the University and is great for students who want to make some extra money but want to focus on school. This program offers jobs on campus with very flexible hours.

OSAP:

This is the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Many university students use this system to apply for a student loan to help them pay for school.