Western University Schulich (Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Western University Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University
School Information
Mission Statement
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research-intensive, distributed learning environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists, health researchers, and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health locally, regionally and globally.
Combined Degree Programs
- MD/MSc
Offered as part of the six-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) program, where students earn both an MD and a Master of Science.
- DDS/PhD
Available through the Dental Clinician Scientist (DCS) Program for students seeking an academic and research-focused career.
- DDS/MBA
Combined degree option listed for students interested in dental practice management and business.
- DDS/MPH
Combined degree option for students focusing on public health dentistry.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates (ASPIDG) - Allows internationally trained dentists from non-accredited programs to join the second year of the DDS program and earn a Canadian DDS degree in three years.
- Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - A required examination process for admission into the Advanced Standing Program to evaluate clinical and academic readiness.
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 12 | Yes | 50% |
| physiology | 6 | Unknown | 50% |
| biochem | 3 | Unknown | 50% |
| english | 3 | No | 50% |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2024-2025
Mean Age
23
Class Size
56
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.95
Last 60 Credits
90.20
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
21.0
Total Science
20.0
PAT
21.0
Section Breakdowns
RC
22.0
Entering Class Percentile Ranges
Reported 5th, median, and 95th percentile values for the entering class. Missing points were not reported.
DAT Academic Average
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 17
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 23
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 81.7%
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 94.9%
Lower
Median
Upper
This school reported values on mixed GPA scales. Incompatible values are omitted.
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 727 | 56 | 7.7% |
| in state | - | 52 | - |
| out of_state | - | 4 | - |
| international | - | 0 | - |
Class Composition
Out-of-Province Enrollee Origins
Home provinces represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local province.
4 students reported
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$106,776
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $25,626 | $32,064 | $1,068 |
| D2 | $25,626 | $32,064 | $1,068 |
| D3 | $25,626 | $32,064 | $1,068 |
| D4 | $25,626 | $32,064 | $1,068 |
| Total (4 Years) | $102,504 | $128,256 | $4,272 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
A four-year curriculum where D1 and D2 focus on basic sciences and clinical methods in simulation labs; D3 and D4 involve direct patient care in the school's clinic and various external rotations.
Clinical Rotations:
- Oxford County Community Health Centre (CHC) - A mandatory external service placement for fourth-year students providing care to under-served populations.
- Hospital Rotations - Students participate in clinical rotations within hospital settings starting in their second and third years to gain exposure to oral surgery and complex cases.
Postdoctoral Programs
- General Practice Residency (GPR)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
Graduate Programs
- Master of Clinical Dentistry (MClD) - Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- MSc/PhD in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Oral Pathology)