From Fall 2027, Université de Montréal no longer requires the DAT or Casper for its five-year dental doctorate[2]. Your academic record (40%) and a motivation questionnaire (60%) decide who gets in[2]. In 2026, 548 CEGEP students applied for 40 places, and the lowest R score admitted was 35.966[2][1].
Université de Montréal dental school requirements at a glance
| Program | Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine dentaire (DMD), five years full-time (219 credits), taught in French.[2] |
|---|---|
| Diploma | A Quebec DEC (or equivalent) or a bachelor’s degree.[2] |
| Prerequisites | Biology, chemistry (general, solutions, organic), calculus I and II and physics, at CEGEP or university.[2] |
| Academic record | R score for CEGEP applicants, university record otherwise: 40% of the final score.[2] |
| DAT | No longer required from Fall 2027.[2] |
| Casper | No longer required from Fall 2027.[2] |
| Motivation questionnaire | Required: 60% of the final score (extra fee).[2] |
| Interview | Only if the Faculty calls you, in person and in French.[2] |
| Who can apply | Canadian citizens and permanent residents.[2] |
| Deadline | November 1, 2026 (university applicants) or March 1, 2027 (CEGEP only).[2] |
Diploma and R score
| Minimum university study | Average admitted | Lowest admitted |
|---|---|---|
| DEC or bachelor’s degree | R 37.604 (2026) | R 35.966 (2026) |
You can apply with a Quebec DEC (or equivalent) or a bachelor’s degree; university study that didn’t lead to a degree doesn’t make you eligible[2]. CEGEP applicants are ranked on their R score, university applicants on their university record[2].
The first cut is made on academic excellence alone. CEGEP students admitted in 2026 had R scores from 35.966 to 39.535, averaging 37.604[2], and the lowest admitted R score has risen from 34.819 in 2024[1]. Montréal stresses that matching last year’s minimum doesn’t guarantee admission[2].
UdeM: R scores of admitted CEGEP students
Lowest and average R score of CEGEP applicants admitted.
| Entering year | Lowest R score admitted | Average R score admitted | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 32.673 | – | [1] |
| 2018 | 34.947 | – | [1] |
| 2019 | 33.748 | – | [1] |
| 2024 | 34.819 | 35.984 | [1] |
| 2025 | 35.439 | 36.684 | [1] |
| 2026 | 35.966 | 37.604 | [1] |
No published figure for missing years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).
Prerequisite courses
Science DEC holders (Sciences de la nature, or Sciences, lettres et arts) qualify if they have the listed biology and chemistry competencies. Otherwise, take these at CEGEP or at Université de Montréal before you start[2]:
| Course | Amount | Lab | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Two courses | – | Cell biology or evolution; plus multicellular organisms or human anatomy and physiology. |
| Chemistry | Three courses (CEGEP) / two (UdeM) | – | General, solution and organic chemistry. |
| Mathematics | Two courses | – | Differential and integral calculus. |
| Physics | Three courses (CEGEP) / two (UdeM) | – | Mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and modern physics. |
If your prerequisites are more than eight years old, the committee checks that your science background is still sufficient[2].
DAT and Casper: no longer required
| DAT required | Casper required |
|---|---|
| No (from Fall 2027) | No (from Fall 2027) |
For admission from Fall 2027, Montréal has dropped both the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT, or TAED in French) and Casper, and changed its selection weights to match[2]. You don’t need to write either for this program. If you are also applying to schools that still use them, our dental school requirements guide lists which ones do.
The motivation questionnaire
The key new piece is the questionnaire sur la motivation. It measures your motivation for the program and the profession, and your preference between the programs you applied to[2].
- No specific preparation is required; a link is emailed to you, and it must be done by the posted deadline[2].
- You complete it once per admission period, and the result counts for every program that uses it[2].
- It can be eliminatory, and there is an extra fee[2].
Interview
| Interview format | Entering class size |
|---|---|
| Only if called, in person, in French | 90 (40 CEGEP, 50 others) |
There is no routine interview. The Faculty may call some applicants to an in-person interview in French, based on their questionnaire results, and that interview can be eliminatory[2].
How Montréal selects
Places are split between CEGEP and university applicants at the committee’s discretion, depending on the strength of each pool, and some can go to francophone applicants from Ontario and New Brunswick under intergovernmental agreements[2].
Key dates for Fall 2027
- August 1, 2026Applications open[2]
- November 1, 2026Deadline if you are (or were) at university, or studied outside Quebec[2]
- November 15, 2026French requirement deadline for that group[2]
- March 1, 2027Deadline if you have only Quebec CEGEP studies[2]
- March 15, 2027French requirement deadline for CEGEP applicants[2]
- August 2027Program starts[2]
You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident by the deadline; the program isn’t open to international students on study permits[2].
Université de Montréal dental school admission statistics
In 2026, 548 CEGEP students applied for 40 places, and 673 other applicants applied for 50[1]. CEGEP applications have grown every year, from 367 in 2024[1] and 446 in 2025[1].
| Year | CEGEP applications | Lowest R admitted | Average R admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 367 | 34.819 | 35.984 |
| 2025 | 446 | 35.439 | 36.684 |
| 2026 | 548 | 35.966 | 37.604 |
Sources: fall 2024 and fall 2025 admission statistics, the 2026 health doctorates table and the program page (as of July 9, 2026)[1][1][1][2].
UdeM: applicants, interviews and admitted students
Each point is one entering class, as reported by the school.
| Entering year | Applicants | Admitted | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 322 | – | [1] |
| 2024 | 367 | 35 | [1] |
| 2025 | 446 | 39 | [1] |
| 2026 | 548 | – | [1] |
No published figure for missing years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
Does Université de Montréal require the DAT?
No. From Fall 2027 the DAT is no longer required.[2]
Does Université de Montréal require Casper for dentistry?
No. Casper was dropped from Fall 2027, along with the DAT.[2]
What R score do you need for UdeM Dentistry?
In 2026, admitted CEGEP students had R scores from 35.966 to 39.535, averaging 37.604.[2]
How does UdeM select dental students?
Academic record 40% and motivation questionnaire 60%; the Faculty may also call some applicants to an interview.[2]
Can international students apply to UdeM Dentistry?
No. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident by the deadline.[2]
Sources
- Université de Montréal: admission statistics (PDF)
- Université de Montréal: Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine dentaire (D.M.D.)
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.