Laval admits 48 students a year, and nearly all of them are Quebec residents[2]. Only the Perceptual Ability part of the DAT matters, and only as a pass mark: score 15 or more and you are eligible[2]. After that, selection is your academic record (60%), Casper (20%) and a structured interview (20%)[2].
Université Laval dental school requirements at a glance
| Program | Doctorat en médecine dentaire, taught in French in Quebec City.[2] |
|---|---|
| Diploma | A science DEC (or Sciences, lettres et arts), an equivalent pre-university diploma, or another DEC plus prerequisites. University applicants need 45+ credits.[2] |
| Prerequisites | Biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics objectives at CEGEP level.[2] |
| Academic record | R score (cote R) or university score (cote Laval): 60% of the final score.[2] |
| DAT | Canadian DAT Perceptual Ability of at least 15/30, for eligibility only.[2] |
| Casper | Canada Casper 2, in French only: 20% of the final score.[2] |
| Interview | Structured interview by invitation: 20% of the final score.[2] |
| Deadline | March 1, 2027.[1] |
Diploma and academic record
| Minimum university study | Lowest admitted |
|---|---|
| DEC, or 45 university credits | R 34.956, lowest interviewed (2025) |
Most applicants come straight from CEGEP with a DEC in Sciences de la nature (with the required biology and chemistry objectives) or Sciences, lettres et arts. A Quebec health-sciences IB, an equivalent pre-university diploma, a dental-hygiene DEC, or another DEC plus the prerequisites also qualify[2].
Without a DEC, you need at least 45 university credits, 30 of them in one program, that count toward your cote Laval[2]. Applicants who finished secondary 5 in a remote region recognized by Quebec’s health ministry get a +1.0 bonus on their R score or cote Laval[2].
The lowest R score among applicants invited to interview in 2025 was 34.956[2]. In earlier years, the R score of the last applicant offered a place was 32.398 (2019), 32.371 (2020) and 34.214 (2021)[1]. These are different measures, so the chart shows each one separately.
Laval: R scores of admitted CEGEP students
Three different published measures; compare like with like.
| Entering year | R score of the last offer | Lowest R score considered | Lowest R score interviewed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 32.398 | – | – | [1] |
| 2020 | 32.371 | – | – | [1] |
| 2021 | 34.214 | – | – | [1] |
| 2023 | – | 32.492 | – | [1] |
| 2025 | – | – | 34.956 | [2] |
No published figure for missing years (2022, 2024).
Prerequisite courses
| Course | Amount | Lab | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Two courses | – | CEGEP biology objectives (for example 00UK and 00XU). |
| Chemistry | Three courses | – | General, solution and organic chemistry. |
| Mathematics | Two courses | – | Differential and integral calculus. |
| Physics | Three courses | – | Mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and modern physics. |
Science DEC holders already meet these through their program, as long as they reached the listed biology and chemistry objectives[2].
DAT: Perceptual Ability only
| DAT required | US DAT accepted | DAT scores used | Casper required |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT only, 15/30 | No | Most recent PAT; pass mark only | Yes (French only) |
| Perceptual Ability | |
|---|---|
| Minimum (eligibility only) | 15 |
Canadian DAT sections are scored out of 30. A dash means the school does not publish that figure.
To be eligible, you must have passed the perceptual ability part of the Canadian DAT with at least 15 out of 30, with the result sent to the Faculty by March 1 of the admission year. You can write it in French or English[2].
- It only confirms eligibility: your score above 15 isn’t used in the ranking[2].
- The Natural Sciences part isn’t considered[2].
- A passing result is kept from year to year, and Laval advises against rewriting it, because only your most recent PAT counts[2].
Since you only need to clear 15, aim for a score you can hit reliably rather than a top score.
Practise with our free DAT practice tests and the PAT breakdown. If you want a full prep course, try DentPrep.
Casper
All applicants write Canada Casper 2, and for Laval it must be written in French, the only accepted language. Results are valid for the same admission year at similar programs at other Quebec universities. Casper counts for 20% of both the interview invitation and the final selection[2].
The structured interview
| Interview format | Entering class size |
|---|---|
| Structured interview (20% of the score) | 48 |
Interview invitations are based on your academic record and Casper. The structured interview then counts for 20% of your final score[2].
How Laval selects
The DAT isn’t in the weighting; it is only an eligibility check[2].
Key dates for Fall 2027
- March 1, 2027Application deadline for Quebec and other Canadian applicants[1]
- March 1, 2027DAT perceptual ability result due[2]
- August 1, 2027French test results due, if required[2]
All requirements must be met when the program starts[2].
Out-of-province, international and reserved places
- Places are reserved for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who live in Quebec. Offers go first to Quebec applicants and New Brunswick francophones, then other Canadians, then non-Canadians, and Laval says Quebec applicants usually fill every place[1][2].
- Two extra places are reserved for francophone New Brunswick residents, and one for a Quebec resident who is a member of the First Nations or Inuit with an R score of at least 28[2].
- Dentists from non-accredited programs can be admitted to second year if a place opens[2].
Université Laval dental school admission statistics
Laval’s 2023 bulletin reported 755 applications for its 48 places, with 32.492 as the lowest R score considered[1]. That is about one place for every 16 applicants. The program page now gives 34.956 as the lowest R score among applicants interviewed in 2025[2].
Frequently asked questions
What DAT score do you need for Laval Dentistry?
At least 15 out of 30 on Perceptual Ability. It is a pass mark only.[2]
Does Laval use the DAT Natural Sciences score?
No. Only Perceptual Ability is checked.[2]
Does Laval require Casper?
Yes. Canada Casper 2, written in French, worth 20%.[2]
What R score do you need for Laval Dentistry?
Laval doesn’t publish a cut-off. The lowest R score interviewed in 2025 was 34.956.[2]
Can out-of-province students get into Laval Dentistry?
Rarely. Places are reserved for Quebec residents, and Quebec applicants usually fill them all.[2]
Sources
Figures were checked against these sources on November 4, 2026. Dental schools change their rules every cycle, so confirm on the official site before you apply.