McGill Dentistry CEGEP & Advanced Standing: 2026-2027 Guide

McGill UniversityDentistry (CEGEP & Advanced Standing Applicants)Montreal, Quebec, Canada2026-2027 cycle

McGill offers two distinct routes covered here: Quebec CEGEP applicants enter the DENT-P preparatory year before the four-year DMD; eligible graduates of non-accredited international dental programs may enter the three-year advanced-standing DMD pathway. Both require Casper. DENT-P uses an MMI, while advanced-standing shortlisting also requires an ADAT result and leads to a manual dexterity test.

Program: Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Credential: DMD
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Casper: Required · CSP-10211 (English); CSP-20206F (French)
Next deadline: March 1, 2027 (DENT-P and advanced-standing application deadline (9:00 PM EST))
Interview: Interview
Seats: DENT-P: approximately 10 seats usually available; advanced-standing places vary with space.
Length: DENT-P: five years, one preparatory year followed by the four-year DMD. Advanced standing: three-year DMD pathway.

Casper Requirement for McGill University Dentistry

McGill University Dentistry requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Test to book: Canada Casper 2 (English); Sciences de la santé - Niveau 2 (French) · CSP-10211 (English); CSP-20206F (French)
Languages: English, French
Applicant ID to enter: A McGill ID is not required to book Casper.
Distribution fee: CAD $16 per program, in addition to the CAD $50 test fee.
Other Acuity assessments: Snapshot (not required)

Upcoming Casper test dates

February 17, 2027
February 18, 2027 at 8:00 PM EST

Test dates can change: confirm availability in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.

Complete Casper before the applicable application deadline and select Dentistry - McGill University for score distribution. Check Acuity Insights for the posted distribution deadline and available sittings.

Casper format

Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.

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McGill University Dentistry Application Deadlines 2026-2027

Apply through: McGill online application and Slate applicant portal
Applications open: DENT-P: September 1, 2026; advanced standing: January 2027 (day not published).
Application fee: CAD $196.23, non-refundable, for Dentistry applications effective with admission from Winter 2027.

What	When
DENT-P and advanced-standing application deadline (9:00 PM EST)	March 1, 2027upcoming
DENT-P supporting-document deadline (11:59 PM EST)	March 3, 2027upcoming

Apply electronically, pay the non-refundable fee, and upload the documents required for your pathway.

McGill University Dentistry Admissions Statistics

Period: 2026 admissions

Seats / class size: DENT-P: approximately 10 seats usually available; advanced-standing places vary with space.
Applicants: DENT-P: 339; advanced standing: 21
Interviewed: DENT-P: 75; advanced standing: 20
Admitted: DENT-P: 9; advanced standing: 10
Average GPA: DENT-P admitted applicants' average R-score: 37.149
Average test score: Advanced-standing applicants' average ADAT score: 578.5

These admission figures describe a past intake, not expected scores for a future applicant.

Eligibility Requirements for McGill University Dentistry

Degree / credits: DENT-P: be enrolled in the final year of an eligible Quebec CEGEP science pathway and complete the DEC for admission. Advanced standing: hold a completed dental degree from a program not accredited in Canada.
Residency: DENT-P requires recognized Quebec residency; advanced standing prioritizes Quebec residents and considers other eligible Canadian residents if space permits.
Citizenship: Advanced standing applicants must be recognized Quebec residents, Canadian citizens, or Canadian permanent residents; foreign dental training alone does not establish eligibility.
Language proficiency: English is the language of instruction. French B2 is generally required; some applicants are exempt from submitting proof. Advanced-standing applicants may apply with accepted B1 proof plus evidence of enrollment in a recognized B2 course, but must attain B2 before clinical training.

Admission pathways

DENT-P: A preparatory year in Science precedes the four-year DMD.
DMD Advanced Standing for Foreign Trained Dentists: Eligible graduates of non-accredited dental programs enter DMD II for a three-year pathway.

Other requirements

DENT-P full-time CEGEP study: Normally at least six courses or 13.33 credits in each regular semester; pathway-specific exceptions apply.
Advanced-standing status documents: Provide proof of Quebec residency, Canadian citizenship, or Canadian permanent residence.
Advanced-standing immunizations: Required immunizations form part of the program requirements.

Selection Factors McGill University Considers

Prerequisites

Course	Requirement
Biology	required Eligible DEC science competencies include 0B01 and 0B0F, or 00UK and 00XU.
Chemistry, including organic chemistry	required Eligible competencies include 0C01, 0C02 and 0C0F, or 00UL, 00UM and 00XV.
Physics	required Eligible competencies include 0P01-0P03 or 00UR-00UT.
Mathematics	required Eligible competencies include 0M02-0M04 or 00UN, 00UP and 00UQ.

GPA

How it is calculated: DENT-P academic assessment uses the CEGEP R-score, not a GPA or a 60% transfer-credit threshold. Advanced-standing preliminary assessment uses the ADAT score for its academic component.

DENT-P admission and advancement from its preparatory year are separate decisions.

Admissions tests

DAT (not required): Not required for DENT-P applicants.
ADAT (required): Advanced standing applicants must submit an accepted Advanced Dental Admission Test result.
English proficiency (required for some applicants): Advanced standing applicants who must provide test results need TOEFL 90 or academic IELTS 6.5.

Experience and volunteer hours

Not required.

No minimum volunteer or work hours are stated. The standardized CV contributes to interview shortlisting in both pathways.

Supplementary application

DENT-P applicants submit a standardized CV and list of verifiers through the applicant portal. Advanced-standing applicants also provide academic records and the documents establishing their eligibility, language proficiency, and required assessments.

How applicants are ranked

DENT-P interview invitations: R-score 70%, Casper 20%, CV 10%; final ranking relies mainly on the MMI, alongside academic and non-academic scores. Advanced standing shortlist: ADAT 70%, Casper 20%, CV 10%; the manual dexterity test contributes 60% of the admission score.

Interview Format at McGill University

Format: Interview

DENT-P: virtual, asynchronous multiple mini-interview completed within an assigned window. Advanced standing: shortlisted applicants attend an in-person manual dexterity test at McGill.

Who is invited: Applicants shortlisted through the pathway-specific academic, Casper, and CV assessment.
When: DENT-P: approximately early to mid-April; exact date to be announced. Advanced standing: date to be announced.

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Curriculum at McGill University Dentistry

Program length: DENT-P: five years, one preparatory year followed by the four-year DMD. Advanced standing: three-year DMD pathway.
Structure: DENT-P students complete a 30-credit preparatory year in Science before entering DMD I if promoted. Advanced-standing students join DMD II in its winter semester and attend classes beginning in early December.

DENT-P promotion to DMD I requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, grades of B or higher in required courses, and passing grades in complementary courses.

Campus and facilities

Located in Montreal, Quebec. The Faculty of Dentistry occupies modern facilities supporting simulation labs and clinical training. Students access cutting-edge equipment for bench tests and patient simulations, fostering hands-on competency development.

Tuition and Funding at McGill University

DENT-P students pay Faculty of Science fees during the preparatory year and DMD fees thereafter; advanced-standing winter-entry tuition is charged by term, with separate equipment and materials fees.

What Applicants Are Saying

Students report that strong Casper performance, volunteering, and post-degree science coursework can offset weaker GPA records. SAT or GRE scores do not substitute effectively, per student experiences. Matriculated students describe the MMI process as rigorous, emphasizing preparation for both interpersonal and technical elements.

Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.

How to Prepare Your McGill University Dentistry Application

Check the requirements for your own pathway before applying.
Book the correct English or French Casper test before your application deadline.
DENT-P: prepare for a virtual, asynchronous MMI.
Advanced standing: arrange an accepted ADAT result and prepare for the manual dexterity test.
Prepare the standardized CV, verifiers and required status documents.
Check whether you must provide proof of French proficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions About McGill University Dentistry

Is Casper required for both pathways?

Yes. Complete the test before the application deadline and select Dentistry - McGill University for distribution.

What academic measure is used for DENT-P?

McGill uses the CEGEP R-score in its interview-shortlisting assessment.

Is a dental admissions test required?

DAT is not required for DENT-P; ADAT is required for advanced standing.

What is the DENT-P interview format?

A virtual, asynchronous MMI within an assigned window.

Can applicants from outside Quebec apply?

DENT-P requires Quebec residency. Advanced standing can consider eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents outside Quebec if space permits.

When does advanced-standing study begin?

Students join DMD II for its winter semester, with classes beginning in early December.

How competitive is DENT-P?

McGill reports 339 applications, 75 interviews and 9 admissions for a recent intake.

Is French required?

B2 generally applies, with proof exemptions; advanced standing has a conditional B1-plus-B2-course route.

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Last updated: September 26, 2026