Université de Montréal's five-year DMD accepts applicants holding or completing an eligible Québec DEC. Applicants apply directly to the university. Selection begins with academic results and includes a required motivation questionnaire; Casper and the dental aptitude test are not required. Some applicants may be asked to attend an in-person interview in French.
- Program
- Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine dentaire (D.M.D.)
- Credential
- DMD
- Location
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Casper
- Not required
- Next deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Québec CEGEP application deadline)
- Interview
- Interview
- Seats
- 40 places
- Length
- Five years
Casper Requirement for Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire
Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire does not require Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Casper is not required for admission to the DMD.
Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- Université de Montréal online application
- Application fee
- CAD 180.25 for one DMD choice: CAD 83.40 base application fee plus CAD 96.85 program fee, including the motivation-evaluation supplement.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Québec CEGEP application deadline | March 1, 2027upcoming |
| French-language requirement deadline for Québec CEGEP applicants | March 15, 2027upcoming |
Apply directly to Université de Montréal and pay the admission fees when submitting the application. Applicants selected on academic results receive an email invitation to the motivation questionnaire; its date has not yet been published.
Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire Admissions Statistics
Period: Fall 2026 admission statistics, Québec CEGEP applicants
- Seats / class size: 40 places
- Applicants: 548 applications
Eligibility Requirements for Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire
- Degree / credits
Hold or be completing a Québec DEC or equivalent. Eligible DEC routes include Sciences, lettres et arts (700.A1/700.A0), or Sciences de la nature (200.B1/200.B0) with the specified biology and chemistry competencies; applicants may instead complete the listed prerequisite courses before entry.
- Residency
Québec CEGEP applicants are considered in the collégien category; Québec residency is not stated as a condition for first-year DMD admission. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Citizenship
Canadian citizenship or permanent-resident status by the application deadline.
- Language proficiency
Meet UdeM's French-language admission requirement by the applicable deadline. The French uniform CEGEP examination is an accepted route; applicants who do not meet an accepted study route may need results from an accepted French test or diploma.
Applicants with a DEC or equivalent who have completed at least 12 university credits by the application deadline are classified as university applicants, not collégiens.
Other requirements
- Motivation questionnaire identity check: Have a scanned government-issued photo ID available for the online questionnaire.
- Immunization and screening: Before entry, document required immunizations and tuberculosis screening if applicable; begin the process well before classes.
- Equipment: Purchase required dental instruments and a faculty-compliant laptop.
- Clinical placement checks: A criminal-record check is required for covered placement settings.
Selection Factors Université de Montréal Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Eligible DEC | Sciences, lettres et arts (700.A1/700.A0), or Sciences de la nature (200.B1/200.B0) with biology 0B0F/00XU and chemistry 0C0F/00XV Alternatively, complete the specified college or UdeM science prerequisites before entry. |
| Biology | Two specified biology courses College or UdeM equivalents are listed by the university. |
| Chemistry | General, solutions and organic chemistry at a Québec CEGEP; or UdeM general and organic chemistry |
| Mathematics | Differential and integral calculus |
| Physics | Mechanics, electricity/magnetism, and waves/modern physics at a Québec CEGEP; or the listed UdeM physics courses |
GPA
- How it is calculated
R-score from CEGEP coursework is the primary academic metric.
There is no stated competitive R-score threshold. Academic results determine the first selection; a previous admitted cohort's R-scores do not guarantee admission.
Admissions tests
- Dental Aptitude Test (TAED) (not required): The TAED is not required for first-year DMD admission.
Supplementary application
Selected applicants receive an email invitation to a required online motivation questionnaire in French. It includes closed questions and timed written or video responses; it must be completed within 5 days of the invitation and within 90 minutes once opened. The questionnaire date has not yet been published.
How applicants are ranked
Academic record determines the first selection. Final ranking is based on the academic record (40%) and motivation questionnaire (60%). The faculty may require an in-person French-language interview for some candidates based on their questionnaire performance; it may be eliminatory.
Interview Format at Université de Montréal
Format: Interview
The faculty may require an in-person interview in French following its assessment of the motivation questionnaire. It may be eliminatory; no MMI stations are specified.
- Who is invited
- Only candidates asked to interview by the admissions committee
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Start Practicing FreeCurriculum at Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire
- Program length
- Five years
- Structure
A full-time, 219-credit program with required clinical placements. Clinical activities begin in the first year.
- Campuses
- Université de Montréal
The DMD combines biomedical and dental sciences, simulation, clinical care and required placements. Clinical activities begin in the first year; the program includes 219 credits over five years.
Campus and facilities
The Faculté de Médecine Dentaire occupies modern facilities at the Université de Montréal campus in central Montreal, including state-of-the-art simulation labs and a 200+ chair clinic. Clinical training occurs on-site and at CHUM hospital affiliates, exposing students to urban and underserved populations. Student life blends rigorous academics with Montreal's cultural scene; proximity to festivals and green spaces supports work-life balance. Dentistry students form tight-knit cohorts and organize study sessions and outreach events focused on oral health equity.
Tuition and Funding at Université de Montréal
- Québec undergraduate base tuition, published rate: CAD 103.92 per credit; CAD 1,558.80 for 15 credits, plus other required fees
- Required dental instruments: Approximately CAD 40,000 in total, including approximately CAD 12,000 to 15,000 on entry
Québec students pay base tuition plus other required fees. The published per-credit rate is not a five-year DMD cost estimate. Budget separately for required instruments and a faculty-compliant laptop; instrument costs may vary.
Université de Montréal's Mission and Values
The undergraduate Doctor of Dental Medicine program (DMD) curriculum is innovative and constantly evolving, reflecting the minds of outstanding professors.
Our undergraduate Doctor of Dental Medicine program (DMD) curriculum is innovative and constantly evolving, reflecting the minds of our outstanding professors.
What Applicants Are Saying
Matriculated students describe MMI stations probing empathy and cultural sensitivity, key for Montreal's diverse patient base. Students report hands-on rotations emphasizing Quebec's bilingual patient needs. First-year student reports indicate that last year UdeM extended offers to applicants as far as the 70th position on the waitlist. Many successful applicants and alumni on forums highlight Casper's role in distinguishing applicants.
Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.
How to Prepare Your Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire Application
- Check your DEC route, prerequisite courses, citizenship or permanent-resident status, and French-language requirement.
- Build a strong academic record and complete the DEC competencies or specified science prerequisites.
- If invited, answer the French-language motivation questionnaire authentically; have a government-issued photo ID ready.
- Check your invitation email for the questionnaire window and complete it within the stated time.
- Prepare to attend an in-person French-language interview if the faculty requests one.
More About Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire
- Licensure preparation
Clinical training prepares students for provincial licensure.
- NDEB
Internationally trained dentists pursue separate equivalency processes via NDEB (not this CEGEP stream).
Frequently Asked Questions About Université de Montréal Médecine dentaire
Is Casper required for UdeM dentistry CEGEP applicants?
No. Casper is not required; selected applicants must complete a motivation questionnaire.
What is the minimum R-score?
The university does not state a required competitive R-score. Academic results determine the first selection.
Does the program use MMI interviews?
No MMI is specified. Some applicants may be asked to attend an in-person interview in French.
Can international students apply through this CEGEP pathway?
First-year DMD applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents by the application deadline; the program is not open to applicants with a study permit.
How long is the DMD?
The full-time DMD is a five-year, 219-credit program with required clinical training.
How are CEGEP applicants selected?
Academic results determine the first selection. Final ranking weighs academics 40% and the motivation questionnaire 60%.
When is the CEGEP application deadline?
Apply directly to UdeM by the Québec CEGEP application deadline and meet the French-language requirement by its separate deadline. See the application deadlines above for exact dates.
What should I budget for tuition and equipment?
Québec students pay base tuition plus fees. Required dental instruments are estimated at approximately CAD 40,000 in total, including CAD 12,000 to 15,000 on entry; a compliant laptop is also required.
Sources
- UdeM DMD admissions
- UdeM motivation questionnaire guidance
- UdeM admission fees
- UdeM registrar study costs
- UdeM DMD program structure
Last updated: September 26, 2026