Eligibility Criteria
General admission requirements apply.
English 12 with minimum C grade, or equivalent.
Biology 12 with minimum C grade, or equivalent.
Good personal health; 20-20 vision with correction is required.
Recommendations for Admission:
Chemistry 11 or 12.
Basic computer skills.
Basic Dental Terminology (available at Vancouver Island University).
Notes on Admission:
Students with back problems or an inability to work freely in confined spaces may have difficulty meeting the physical demands of this profession.
Skin allergies may be adversely affected by some dental materials.
A criminal conviction may interfere with the graduate’s eligibility for licensure.
Basic Dental Terminology may be offered through VIU’s Centre for Continuing Studies.
Proof of W.H.M.I.S. training is required for the first day of classes.
An interview may be required.