1. be in or have successfully completed at least two years of a program at an Ontario University, or an equivalent second year at another university, provided that the program has included a minimum of four honors courses or equivalent (as interpreted by Western) within the first ten courses completed; and have successfully completed one full laboratory course in each of biology, chemistry and physics. In addition, at least one half laboratory course in organic chemistry and at least one half-course in biochemistry and one full-course or equivalent in human or mammalian physiology will be required.
   
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2. be in the final year of, or have successfully completed, an undergraduate degree program at a recognized university. Applicants in this category are advised that the following courses are mandatory. At least one half laboratory course in organic chemistry and at least one half-course in biochemistry, and one full-course or equivalent in human or mammalian physiology. It is to their advantage to have successfully completed one full laboratory course in biology, chemistry and physics. If all requirements to have the undergraduate degree conferred have not been met by August 1 of the year of admission, applicants will be expected to have completed all prerequisite courses (as listed in paragraph a).
   
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3. be in the final year of, or have successfully completed, a graduate degree program at a recognized university.
   
   Graduate degree candidates must complete all requirements for their graduate degree (including a successful thesis defence, if applicable) by June 20 of the year of entry. It will be the students' responsibility to assure confirmation by their Faculty of Graduate Studies no later than June 20 that all requirements for the degree have been met. No deferred admission will be granted. Applicants in this category are advised that the following courses are mandatory. At least one half laboratory course in organic chemistry, at least one half-course in biochemistry, and one full-course or equivalent in human or mammalian physiology. It is to their advantage to have successfully completed one full laboratory course in biology, chemistry, and physics.

Research Category with Deferred Admission
Deferred Admission to the undergraduate dental program may be offered to candidates who are accepted to a dentally-oriented graduate program leading to a masters or a PhD degree, at the commencement of that graduate program, following a determination of acceptability by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Dentistry. For more information, please contact the Admissions Coordinator at 519-661-4074.

Policy on Admission to Second Year
These regulations apply to students currently enrolled in approved undergraduate dental programs.

1. Admission beyond the second dental year is not permitted and admission to second dental year will be considered only if a vacancy exists for that year.
2. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
3. All students applying for admission to Dentistry whose mother tongue (first language) is not the English language will be required to prove their understanding of the English language. See "Proof of English Proficiency" in the Admission Requirements section.
4. Applicants to second dental year are not required to take the Dental Aptitude Test administered by the Canadian Dental Association.
5. Applicants who have been required to withdraw by a dental school for academic or other reasons will usually be ineligible for admission to second year.
6. Applicants to second year must satisfy the general admission requirements of The University of Western Ontario and/or the transfer regulations adopted by Senate.
7. Applicants may be required to be present for an interview and/or submit letters of reference.
8. Graduates of non-accreited dental programs should consider taking the Qualifying Program.