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University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry
Background Information
- Location: Saskatoon, SK
- Institution Type: Public
- Campus Setting: Urban
- Dental Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
- Mission Statement: To train oral health professionals to provide high quality oral health care to the people of Saskatchewan, and to advance clinical and scientific knowledge through research.
- Year Opened: 1965
- Number of Months to Earn Degree: 35
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 34-36
- Term Type: Semester
Combined degrees offered:
B.A./B.S
M.B.A
M.P.H
M.S
Ph.D.
Other Degrees
International Dental Graduate Programs:
Traditional Predoctoral Program for IDGs
Advanced Standing Program for IDGs
Yes
Yes
Admissions Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
Age Range of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 21-26
Acceptance Rates by Location:
Number of Applicants
Number of Enrollees
Enrollment Rate
Overall
333
34
10.21%
In-province
117
15
12.82%
Out of Province
216
12
5.56%
Indigenous*
Not Reported
6
Not Reported
Foreign-trained dentist
Not Reported
1
Not Reported
* Indigenous applicants are considered part of the in-province applicant pool.
Academic Averages for Acceptance:
DAT Academic Average
DAT Natural Science
DAT Perceptual
Reading Comprehension
Cumulative GPA
21.38
Not reported
21.03
21.61
92.58%
Prerequisites
Preferred
Strongly Preferred
Required
Baccalaureate is:
Required Coursework:
Required Course
Course Length
Required Lab
Biology
1 year/ 2 semesters
General Chemistry
Half year/ 1 semester
Organic Chemistry
Half year/ 1 semester
Physics
Half year/ 1 semester
Biomolecules Biochemistry
Half year/ 1 semester
Metabolism Biochemistry
Half year/ 1 semester
Human Physiology
1 year/ 2 semesters
Microbiology
Half year/ 1 semester
Basic Nutrition
Half year/ 1 semester
Social Sciences/Humanities
1 year/ 2 semesters
Recommended courses include: Not reported
- Pending approval, the College of Dentistry is seeking to add a requirement for the 2026-2027 intake which requires that a majority of the credits (>15) within the two best 30 credit-unit years be in natural or health sciences.
Prerequisites
Electives
AP Credit Accepted
Yes
No
Community College Coursework Accepted
Yes
Yes
Maximum number of Community College Credit Hours:
- 30 credit hours
Required Shadowing Hours:
- Not required
Letters of Recommendation:
- Not required
Dental Admissions Test Requirements:
Mandatory DAT
U.S. DAT Accepted?
Applicants Evaluated Before Official DAT Submission?
DAT Score Considered
Yes
No, all applicants are required to take the DAT administered by the CDA
No
Highest score
Supplemental Information:
Mandatory Casper
Participation in ADEA AADSAS
Required Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Fee
Yes
Yes
No
Yes, $200 CAD for all applicants
- All applicants must complete and submit scores for the online Casper test to be eligible for admission. However, results will not be used for the 2025-2026 selection process.
Interview Format
- Multiple mini interview (MMI) format with 10-minute stations. The interviewee is given a question and 2 minutes to prepare before discussing their answer with the interviewer for the remaining 8 minutes.
Finances
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2025:
Year
In-Province Tuition (CAD)
Out of Province Tuition (CAD)
International Tuition (CAD)
Additional Fees (CAD)
Estimated Living Expenses (CAD)
D1
$44,265.00
$66,398.00
$132,796.00
$17,438.24
~$25,000
D2
$44,265.00
$66,398.00
$132,796.00
$17,438.24
~$25,000
D3
$44,265.00
$66,398.00
$132,796.00
$17,438.24
~$25,000
D4
$44,265.00
$66,398.00
$132,796.00
$17,438.24
~$25,000
University Offerings
1. Academic Offerings
- Pre-Dental Opportunities
- None
- Research
- Research is conducted in a broad range of topics, from biofilm-forming microorganisms in the oral cavity to clinical dental cases
- Fellowships are available for those pursuing a research-based doctoral degree.
2. Clinical Experiences
- Clinical Curriculum Overview
- D1-D2: Basic biomedical sciences with some dental science.
- D3-D4: Heavy focus on dental sciences including specialty topics and dental practice management.
- Postdoctoral and Residency Programs
- MSc and PhD programs in Precision Oral and Systemic Health
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