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Flexible, career-focused programs you can complete in as little as 12 months. These programs offer hands-on, course-based learning with no thesis required — ideal for developing new skills, advancing your career, or transitioning into a new field.

If you’ve completed previous university study or already hold an undergraduate degree, you can explore AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s professional, entry-to-practice programs. These programs prepare you for regulated professions—such as law, medicine, and dentistry—by combining academic learning with extensive hands-on training.

• Law (JD): A first-class legal education that opens pathways to diverse careers.
• Medicine (MD): Hands-on, interprofessional experience starting in your first year.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS): Learn and practice in state-of-the-art clinic and lab facilities.
• Dental Hygiene (BDH / BDH (Hons)): Gain practical experience with patients using the latest equipment and technology.

Study and conduct research across both AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and a partner institution through a jointly supervised PhD program. You’ll complete requirements at both universities, spend time at each, and graduate with a single jointly awarded PhD supported by parchments from both institutions.

Some programs have additional requirements beyond the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimums. If you’re unsure what’s needed, contact the department directly via the program links below.

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Our team is here to help. Email us at graduate.studies@dal.ca with any general questions about graduate study at Dal.