Dentistry — Dent-P Preparatory Program (CEGEP entry to the DMD)
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average of admitted applicants (benchmark) | 37.149 | Fall 2026 | Dent-P CEGEP applicants (Quebec residents) | Source |
| Required minimum R score | 32 | Fall 2027 | Dent-P Indigenous pathway (Quebec residents) | Source |
Official wording: « R-score averages of admitted students for the last three years » — 2026: 37.149; 2025: 37.011; 2024: 35.97. Published averages of admitted students, NOT minimums.
Official wording: « Have a minimum R-score of 32 or more » — threshold specific to the Indigenous pathway only.
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC (Quebec CEGEP applicants) — Dent-P pathway only; Quebec residents only
Eligible DECs and their conditions
- Natural Sciences — be in the 2nd and final year of the Sciences profile, without having extended the duration of the program
- Double DEC in sciences (3 years, e.g. 200.11, 200.12) in the final year
- Sciences DEC + IB (200.10) in the final year
- Science, Letters and Arts (700.A0) with the required science competencies (Biology 01Y5/01YJ, Chemistry 01Y6/01YH, Physics 01Y7 + 01YF or 01YG, Maths 01Y1/01Y2/01Y4)
Required prerequisite courses
- Biology: NYA (00UK), General Biology II (00XU) — new DEC: 0B01, 0B0F
- Chemistry: NYA (00UL), NYB (00UM), Organic Chemistry I (00XV) — new DEC: 0C01, 0C02, 0C0F
- Mathematics: NYA (00UN), NYB (00UP), NYC (00UQ) — new DEC: 0M02, 0M03, 0M04
- Physics: NYA (00UR), NYB (00US), NYC (00UT) — new DEC: 0P01, 0P02, 0P03
Minimum load: at least 6 courses (13.33 credits) per regular semester. Dent-P → DMD promotion: 30 credits in the Faculty of Science, CGPA ≥ 3.5 and a grade ≥ B in the required courses (BIOL 200, 201, 202, PHGY 209, 210, MATH 203 or equivalent). NOT eligible for Dent-P: DEC completed in more than 2 years (exceptions: transfer from another pre-university DEC ≤ 1 year, total ≤ 3 years; DEC in dental hygiene then sciences DEC, total ≤ 5 years; Sport-études; remedial program before the DEC); DEC already obtained with enrolment in a postsecondary program or a completed degree → apply to the 4-year DMD. Dent-P Indigenous pathway: published minimum R score of 32 (see thresholds).
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Applications open | CEGEP applicants (Dent-P, Quebec residents) |
| February 18, 2027 | Last possible CASPer date (English); February 17, 2027 in French | CEGEP applicants (Dent-P, Quebec residents) |
| March 1, 2027 | Application deadline | CEGEP applicants (Dent-P, Quebec residents) |
Possible bridging options
CASPer test (Acuity Insights) Required
Required before the deadline; last accepted dates for the 2026-2027 cycle: February 18, 2027 (English, CSP-10201) and February 17, 2027 (French, CSP20206F). The DAT (Dental Aptitude Test) is NOT required for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Multiple mini-interviews (MMI) Required
By invitation; half-day, date cannot be changed — absence eliminates the application. About 10 Dent-P places: 339 applications, 75 invited to an interview, 9 admitted (year published on the selection process page).
Proof of French proficiency Required
Minimum level B2 (about CLB 6 to 8 / CEFR B2 to C1). Exemption: high school and CEGEP completed in Quebec, or CASPer taken in French, or at least one year of studies in French.
If you're not eligible yet
- Not being in the final year of an eligible sciences DEC, or having extended the DEC beyond the permitted durations.
- Missing science competencies (biology, chemistry including organic, mathematics, physics).
- Already holding a DEC and being enrolled (or having been enrolled) in a postsecondary program: Dent-P pathway closed.
Official pathways
Complete the prerequisites in the DEC in progress
No CEGEP catch-up pathway is published for Dent-P: eligibility is tied to the current year of the DEC. Prerequisites must be completed in the DEC before the diploma is awarded.
Plan B — related programs to consider
4-year DMD (McGill)
Applicants who have passed the Dent-P window (DEC obtained, university studies started or degree completed) must apply to the 4-year program, on the basis of the university degree.
Adjacent programs
- DMD de 4 ans (McGill) — after a university degree
- Dentistry — UdeM, Laval
- Med-P / MDCM (McGill)
Official sources
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.