Diploma in Dental Hygiene (DDH)  

at Dalhousie University, Halifax

Dalhousie University admission requirements differ as per the programme opted by the student. The deadlines for Jan 2026 intake are closed for now. Applicants must apply through the university portal and submit various documents before the deadline. Dalhousie University admission requirements are as follows:

• High school certificates 
• Minimum 70-75% overall average required for the selected program
• Four-year bachelor's degree (for Master’s program)
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study (for master’s program)
• UG degree from a recognised university
• English language scores
• Study permit

DU is one of the most popular universities in Canada. The university has many former PMs of Canada as alumni members. Some of the Dalhousie University alumni are:

International students can apply for Dalhousie University admissions through the university official portal and meet the minimum programme requirements. As every programme requirement differ and the deadline vary too. It is recommended that students submit an application as early as possible. The minimum marks requirement for international students are as followed:

For Master’s degree

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study

For Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 70-75% overall average required for your programme of interest

Dalhousie University admission application is accessible through the university portal and requires students to meet the programme specific requirement by the deadline. The deadline may differ programme wise. However, general Dalhousie University admissions deadline is as followed:

Prospective applicants can apply for Dalhousie University admissions through the university official portal and submit the required documents by the deadline. The programme requirement at the university vary as per the selected programme and has its specific prerequisites. International students are also required meet English language proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE, or CAEL and pay the non-refundable Dalhousie application fee which is CAD 70 (INR 4,284) for undergrad applicants and CAD 115 (INR 7,041) for graduate applicants.

Note that the minimum average marks required to take admission into the undergraduate courses of Dalhousie University varies from course to course. So, it is advised to check the program-wise requirements as well as general admission requirements. For admission into undergraduate courses, you need to complete Grade 12. In case of admission into graduate programs, you need to have a bachelor's degree for admission into master's degree and for thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent for admission into PhD program. For graduate course, the minimum grade point average should be of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Students applying directly from high school can apply for General Entrance Award programme at Dalhousie University. The awards amounts usually range from $750 for your first year to $48,000. The university examines all students individually as per their complete application submissions. Some awards are offered as per academics and other achievements and some are based as per the financial need, and others are hybrid awards and consider the student's grade, involvement outside the classroom, and financial need.

International students can apply for Dalhousie University admissions through the university official portal and submit the required transcripts/ mark sheets to the admission department for evaluation and must pay the non-refundable application fee of CAD 75 (INR 4,287) for UG applicants and CAD 115 (INR 7,041) for PG applicants. Students may request an application fee waiver but the university may request additional information for the same.

Dalhousie University offers Computer Science for undergraduate and graduate applicants. Students can apply for the programme through the university portal and meet the requirements. Computer Science programme offers many learning sides such as Software Development, Algorithms, Cloud and Web Computing, Databases, Machine Learning, User Interface Design, and Networking and Graphics. The course allows students to gain an expertise on how to interact with computers and the users. Students can also choose to build skills in specialised areas by completion of a certificate. Students can choose from one of six areas, allowing graduates to show they have achieved a level of proficiency in a particular area. The career options available for this programme are:

•  App or game developer
•  Web developer
•  Digital health professional
•  User-interface designer

·       Digital health professional

·       User-interface designer