Academic Requirements

Program Requirements (International Students)

Non-Direct Entry

This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See requirements below for more details. 

Academic Requirements - Program A

This program is intended for diploma graduates from the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program between the years of 1998-2001 who completed the extended diploma curriculum. Applications for admission are accepted between July 1 to November 1 the year prior to the year admission is sought.

Admission requirements

Graduation from University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma Program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 Letter(s) of good standing from current and previous licensing bodies.

Program A consists of the following courses (18 units of course weight):

D HYG 417 - 3 units D HYG 418 - 3 units D HYG 431 - 3 units D HYG 440 - 3 units Two options (At the 300- or 400 level with the approval of Program Director) - 6 units A maximum of 3 units from PAC course is permitted. (D HYG 430 may be taken as an option) Note: Advanced credit for two options at the 300 or 400 level may be provided for University of Alberta 1998 graduates who have successfully completed DHYG 214 Spring/Summer session 1997.

Academic Requirements - Program B

This program is intended for diploma graduates from the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program prior to 1998 and after 2008 Applications for admission are accepted between July 1 to November 1 the year prior to the year admission is sought.

Admission requirements

Graduation from University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program with a minimum GPA of 2.0

For University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Diploma graduates whose program was 2 years in length, applicants must have completed an additional 30 units of University transferable course weight of which the following are required:

PSYCHOLOGY - 3 units SOCIOLOGY or HUMANITIES - 3 units ENGLISH - 6 units STATISTICS - 3 units

Program B consists of the following courses (30 units of course weight)

D HYG 417 - 3 units D HYG 418 - 3 units D HYG 422 - 3 units D HYG 431 - 3 units D HYG 440 - 3 units D HYG 468 (or equivalent health research course) - 3 units Four Options - 12 units (Two at the 300 or 400 level with the approval of Program Director). A maximum of 3 units from PAC course is permitted. (D HYG 430 may be taken as an option) Note: Advanced credits for two options (one option at the 300 or 400 level and one option at the 200 level) will be provided for University of Alberta 1997 graduates who have successfully completed DHYG 213 in the Spring/Summer Session 1996.

Academic Requirements - Program C

This program is intended for diploma graduates from the University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program between the years of 2002 - 2007 who have completed the extended diploma curriculum. Applications for admission are accepted between July 1 to November 1 the year prior to the year admission is sought.

Admission requirements

Graduation from University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 Letter(s) of good standing from current and previous licensing bodies.

Program C consists of the following courses (30 units of course weight):

D HYG 417 - 3 units D HYG 418 - 3 units D HYG 422 - 3 units D HYG 431 - 3 units D HYG 440 - 3 units D HYG 468 (or equivalent health research course) - 3 units  SOC 210 (Or equivalent statistics course) - 3 units Three Options (Two at the 300 or 400 level with the approval of Program Director) - 9 units A maximum of 3 units from PAC courses are permitted. (D HYG 430 may be taken as an option)

Entrance requirements

• Please note that all transcripts issued in any language other than English or French must be accompanied by an official English translation.
• Five Subject Requirements - to see specific subject requirements by program visit our program tool.

Other common curricula in the Vietnam

• GCE: A-level
  • Information on A-level equivalencies and subject requirements
• International Baccalaureate
  • IB applicants are required to present 5 subjects.
  • Information on grade conversion, equivalencies, and transfer requirements

Vietnamese curriculum specific notes

• For all high school graduates from 2016 to 2024, both of
  • High School Completion Transcript (Hoc Ba Tot Nghiep THPT) 
  • National High School Exam Result (Giay Chung Nhan Ket Qua Thi Tot Nghiep THPT/Tuyen Sinh Cao Dang-Dai Hoc).
    • This transcript must also include marks for each of the subjects in the Sciences/Humanities Combination test.

Language Requirements

The school's English requirements are:

NOTE: TOEFL iBT Home Edition has been temporarily suspended for meeting English-Language Proficiency for Fall 2027 Admission.

A score on one of the following tests meets the University of Alberta's English Language Proficiency requirement:

• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-based):
  • For tests written before January 21, 2026: at least 90, with no less than 21 on each band.
  • For tests written on or after January 21, 2026: at least 4.5, with no less than 4.5 on each band.
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): at least 6.5 overall, with no band less than 6.0.
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment, paper or CE/computer): at least 70 overall, with no band less than 60.
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): at least 61 overall, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill.
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced (formerly Certificate in Advanced English): an overall Cambridge English Scale score of at least 180, with no less than 170 in each skill.
• Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (formerly Certificate of Proficiency in English): an overall Cambridge English Scale score of at least 180, with no less than 170 in each skill.

Additional Spoken English Proficiency requirement (Faculty of Education and Health Sciences-related programs):

• A minimum IELTS Speaking sub-score of 7.5, or a minimum TOEFL iBT Speaking sub-score of 26 (for tests written before January 21, 2026) or 5 (for tests written on or after January 21, 2026).

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.