Saskatchewan DMD admissions: Fall 2027

Quick facts

• Entry cycle: 2027–2028 admission intake, leading to Fall 2027 entry. USask Dentistry admissions
• Program: Four-year, full-time Doctor of Dental Medicine in Saskatoon after three required years of university-level study. USask DMD program
• Current interview format: Multiple mini-interview with 10-minute stations: two minutes to read and prepare, then eight minutes to discuss the response. USask DMD interview
• Selection weights: 65% academic record, 15% DAT and 20% interview. USask DMD selection

Admission requirements

Regular-pathway applicants must complete three 30-credit university academic years toward an undergraduate degree. USask requires a cumulative weighted average of at least 75% across the two qualifying academic years used for selection, plus 39 credits of pre-dentistry courses with at least a 70% overall average. Applicants must also maintain the published thresholds during the application year. USask DMD academic requirements

The pre-dentistry set covers biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, two areas of biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, nutrition, and social science or humanities. Applicants educated outside Saskatchewan may need course-equivalency evidence or syllabi. USask DMD prerequisite courses

All applicants need the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test. For 2027–2028, eligible results run from February 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026. Minimum scores are 15 for Academic Average, 14 for Perceptual Ability and 14 for Reading Comprehension. USask also publishes category-specific citizenship, residency, Indigenous-seat and documentation rules. USask DMD DAT and categories

A new master's pathway is available for the 2027–2028 intake to eligible Saskatchewan residents with a completed dental-related master's degree and the other published requirements. Applicants can be considered in only one admission category in the same cycle. USask master's pathway to DMD

Important dates

The online application is available from August 1 to November 15, 2026 for the 2027–2028 DMD intake. The current application guide confirms November 15, 2026 as the application deadline. USask Dentistry admissions USask 2027–2028 application guide

Required documents are due December 1, 2026. November 2026 DAT results are due as soon as they become available, even if that falls after the document deadline. Applicants completing prerequisites in the second term must submit enrolment confirmation by January 15, 2027. USask DMD documentation

The application guide says interview offers are expected by early February and decisions by mid-March, but lists the interview date as TBA. Final transcripts for admitted applicants are due June 5, and classes begin in late August. Recheck the official guide for the confirmed interview date. USask 2027–2028 application guide

How selection works

USask selects interview candidates using the academic average across the two qualifying 30-credit years and one complete eligible DAT result. Courses taken during the application year are not included in that interview-selection average, though applicants must maintain the published current-year thresholds. USask DMD interview selection

For the regular pathway, the final published weighting is 65% academic record, 15% DAT and 20% interview. The DAT component uses Reading Comprehension, Perceptual Ability and Academic Average equally. An interview score significantly below the current candidate-pool mean may disqualify an applicant. USask DMD selection criteria

The College reserves the right to review the entire submission and related communication for professionalism, academic integrity and suitability. Category rules differ, especially for Saskatchewan residency, designated Indigenous seats and the new dental-related master's pathway. USask Dentistry admissions

Interview details

Confirmed

The 2027–2028 admissions page confirms a multiple mini-interview. Each station lasts 10 minutes: applicants receive a question, have two minutes to read and prepare, then discuss their response with an interviewer for eight minutes before moving to the next station. Interview invitations are expected by early February. USask DMD interview USask 2027–2028 application guide

Not published

As of August 9, 2026, the application guide lists the interview date as TBA. USask has not published the exact station count, delivery mode, interview location, assessor mix, break schedule or station-level scoring rubric for this intake. Interview scores and specific feedback are not released. USask DMD interview USask 2027–2028 application guide

Who this program may suit

USask's DMD may suit applicants who want a four-year, full-time program in Saskatoon with training across prevention, diagnosis, restorative care, surgery and public education. Entry requires three full academic years before the professional program, so applicants need to plan prerequisites and degree progress together. USask DMD program

The selection formula gives most weight to academics but still reserves 20% for the MMI. That makes sustained academic preparation, eligible DAT performance and concise spoken judgment all material parts of the application. Applicants should compare the residency and admission-category rules closely; meeting a threshold does not predict admission. USask DMD selection

Practice and next step

First practice: record one answer to Allocating an urgent oral-health appointment. Use the confirmed MMI timing as a practice frame: take two minutes to identify missing clinical information, compare urgency with arrival order, choose a fair process, and plan how you would communicate the decision; then give the answer within eight minutes.

Review the recording for one observable weakness—such as treating pain as a diagnosis, listing options without deciding, overlooking the team process, or closing without a clear explanation. Make one adjustment, record the answer again, and compare the two attempts. Continue with Structured Interview Essentials to repeat that improvement loop across ethical reasoning, teamwork, feedback and motivation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Saskatchewan DMD application deadline for Fall 2027?

The 2027–2028 application deadline is November 15, 2026, with required documents due December 1. USask 2027–2028 application guide

Which DAT results are eligible?

USask accepts Canadian DAT results from February 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026 for this intake. The published minimums are 15 for Academic Average and 14 each for Perceptual Ability and Reading Comprehension. USask DMD DAT requirements

What is the MMI format?

Each station lasts 10 minutes: two minutes to read and prepare, followed by eight minutes discussing the response with an interviewer. USask DMD interview

When is the interview?

The current guide says interview invitations are expected by early February but lists the interview date as TBA. USask 2027–2028 application guide

How is the application weighted?

The regular-pathway formula is 65% academic record, 15% DAT and 20% interview. Category-specific rules may differ. USask DMD selection

What changed for the 2027–2028 intake?

USask changed the application timeline and introduced a dental-related master's pathway for eligible Saskatchewan residents. USask Dentistry admissions

Sources

• University of Saskatchewan Dentistry admissions — primary current-cycle source for 2027–2028 requirements, DAT window, selection weights, MMI format, applicant categories and deadlines; verified August 9, 2026.
• USask DMD Online Application Guide 2027–2028 — cycle-specific application, document and communication milestones, with interview date listed as TBA; verified August 9, 2026.
• University of Saskatchewan 2026–2027 catalogue: DMD — official academic requirements and selection contract used as supporting context; verified August 9, 2026.
• Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada program directory — official directory used to reconcile the accredited predoctoral dental candidate; verified August 8, 2026.

Material unknowns at verification: the exact interview date, station count, delivery mode, interview location, assessor mix, break schedule and station-level scoring rubric are not published.