Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine dentaire
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 35.966 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
| Average of admitted applicants (benchmark) | 37.604 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
Lowest R score among ADMITTED applicants (Admission Statistics block, as of July 9, 2026); max 39.535. Note: the block's footnote still mentions the CASPer test, while the page announces its removal as of Fall 2027.
Average R score of admitted applicants (same block and same basis: admitted applicants, July 9, 2026).
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC (Quebec CEGEP applicants)
- University bachelor's degree or equivalent education (other applications: 673 applications, 50 places)
- Admission to the 2nd year: dentistry degree obtained in a non-accredited program
Eligible DECs and their conditions
- Science, Letters and Arts (700.A1 or 700.A0)
- Natural Sciences (200.B1 or 200.B0) with Biology (competency 0B0F or objective 00XU) and Chemistry (competency 0C0F or objective 00XV)
Required prerequisite courses
- Cellular Biology or Evolution and Diversity of Living Organisms or another human biology course
- Multicellular Organisms or Multicellular Organisms and Homeostasis or Human Anatomy and Physiology or another human biology course
- General Chemistry
- Solution Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Differential Calculus or Calculus I
- Integral Calculus or Calculus II
- Physics: Mechanics
- Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
- Physics: Waves and Modern Physics
Prerequisite courses can be completed at a Quebec CEGEP or at the Université de Montréal, before entering the program. Additional conditions: Canadian citizenship or permanent residence as of the submission deadline; French: C2 in listening and reading comprehension on the recognized test (or Épreuve uniforme / recognized proof). Prerequisites completed more than 8 years ago: review of the file by the Admissions Committee. Not offered to foreign applicants with a study permit. 219-credit program, 5 years, starting in August 2027; after admission: immunizations required by the MSSS (steps to be undertaken starting in March) and purchase of instruments (approximately $40,000) and a laptop computer.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Application | University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec |
| November 15, 2026 | French requirement met | University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec |
| March 1, 2027 | Application | CEGEP applicants (Quebec only) |
| March 15, 2027 | French requirement met | CEGEP applicants (Quebec only) |
Possible bridging options
Motivation questionnaire Required
Required (new as of Fall 2027: the TAED and the CASPer test are no longer required). Only one sitting per application period; result valid for the intended term only, not deferrable; may be eliminatory; fees apply. Final selection: academic record 40% + motivation questionnaire 60% (first selection based on the academic record alone).
Interview
Only at the request of the Admissions Committee, in French and in person; decision based on performance on the motivation questionnaire; may be eliminatory.
Fundamental Knowledge Assessment Test (BNED) Required
Only for admission to the 2nd year (dental degree from a non-accredited program): test of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (BNED), pass mark of 75% and above, results valid for 5 years, must be passed no later than the application submission deadline. Selection: BNED 50% + interview and, if applicable, practical examination 50%.
If you're not eligible yet
- Missing prerequisite courses (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics)
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residence not held as of the submission deadline
Official pathways
Complete the prerequisite courses before entering
Prerequisite courses can be completed at a Quebec CEGEP or at the Université de Montréal, before entering the program.
Admission to the 2nd year (non-accredited dental degree)
Holders of a dentistry degree from a non-accredited program may be admitted to the 2nd year only, subject to availability of places (BNED test, interview, possible practical examination).
An applicant who has studied dentistry at another university in Quebec is not eligible. No replacement program is published on the program page.
Adjacent programs
- Cheminement combiné doctorat en médecine dentaire et maîtrise en sciences buccodentaires (UdeM)
- Année préparatoire au doctorat en médecine (UdeM) — dentistry is among the programs deemed equivalent to the preparatory year
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.