Toronto DDS admissions: Fall 2027

Quick facts

• Entry cycle: Fall 2027; prerequisites must be completed by the end of May 2027. Toronto DDS
• Program: Four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery with 96 places listed on the current page. Toronto DDS overview
• Application window: September 1 to November 1 through UTDAS or ADEA AADSAS. Toronto DDS application
• Confirmed interview: in person at the Faculty, typically a 20-minute interview with two faculty members. Toronto DDS interview

Admission requirements

Applicants need three years of university education and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on the OMSAS 4.00 scale. Required university coursework covers biochemistry, mammalian physiology, life sciences, and humanities or social sciences, and must be completed by the end of May 2027. Toronto DDS requirements

Applicants must complete an eligible Canadian or American DAT by the November 1 deadline. Toronto uses the Academic Average and Perceptual Ability sections and requires the test to have been taken within 24 months of the deadline. Casper 2 is also required for the current admissions cycle. Toronto DDS assessments

The UTDAS route requires proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence, a personal statement, an accomplishment essay, transcripts, Casper, and DAT results. AADSAS has its own submission and supplemental-fee steps. English-language test evidence may be required depending on prior study. Toronto DDS application steps

Important dates

The application opens September 1 and closes November 1. The DAT must be completed and official results sent by the November 1 deadline; English-language evidence, when required, is also due then. Toronto DDS application dates

Required prerequisites must be completed by the end of May 2027. Graduate applicants must complete their graduate-program requirements, including a thesis defence where applicable, by June 30 of the entry year. Toronto DDS academic dates

The page says interview invitations are normally emailed in January, interviews usually occur on a February weekend, decisions are emailed in March, registration follows in August, and the program begins in September. Exact Fall 2027 interview dates and the current-cycle Casper sitting dates are not published on the Faculty page. Toronto DDS timeline

How selection works

Toronto says final offers consider the interview, academic achievement, DAT scores, Casper scores, and essays. The Undergraduate Admission Committee sets and applies the selection criteria. Toronto DDS selection

The current page does not publish numeric weights, a GPA or DAT score that guarantees an interview, a Casper cutoff, or the order in which each component is reviewed. Historical averages for admitted students describe prior cohorts and are not Fall 2027 minimums. Toronto DDS admission facts

Interview details

Confirmed

Shortlisted applicants are invited by email in January to attend the Faculty for an interview and tour in February. The current format is a 20-minute interview with two faculty members, followed by information about the committee process and a student-led Faculty tour. Toronto DDS interview process

Not published

Toronto has not published the exact Fall 2027 interview dates, question count, question topics, scoring rubric, assessor calibration, candidate preparation time, or interview weight. The page says timing can vary slightly from year to year, so follow the agenda and travel information in the invitation. Toronto DDS interview process

Who this program may suit

Toronto's DDS may suit applicants seeking a four-year dental program in downtown Toronto with early science foundations, comprehensive clinical care, and a large teaching clinic. The program emphasizes holistic patient care, prevention, and evidence-informed treatment. Toronto DDS program

Applicants should compare the required university coursework, DAT and Casper timing, application route, program costs, and in-person interview travel with their own constraints. This is a comparison aid, not an admission prediction.

Practice and next step

First practice: record one answer to Allocating an urgent oral-health appointment. For a 20-minute faculty-panel context, open with your decision process, surface missing clinical and access information, balance urgency with fairness, and explain how you would communicate the outcome.

Review the recording for one observable weakness—such as delaying your main point, treating arrival order as the only consideration, or failing to explain follow-up for the person who waits. Make one adjustment, record the answer again, and compare the attempts. Continue with CASPer Essentials: Frameworks to Game Plan because Casper 2 is also a confirmed application requirement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Toronto DDS application deadline for Fall 2027?

The current Faculty page says applications run from September 1 to November 1. Toronto DDS application

Are the DAT and Casper required?

Yes. Applicants must complete an eligible DAT and the Canadian Casper 2 assessment for the current cycle. Toronto DDS assessments

What is the interview format?

The current page describes an in-person 20-minute interview with two faculty members, plus an information session and Faculty tour. Toronto DDS interview

When are the Fall 2027 interviews?

The page says interviews are approximately in February but does not publish the exact Fall 2027 dates. Toronto DDS timeline

Is a 3.00 GPA competitive?

It is the published minimum, not a prediction of competitiveness. The Faculty reviews academic results together with the DAT, Casper, essays, and interview. Toronto DDS selection

Sources

• University of Toronto Doctor of Dental Surgery admissions — primary source for Fall 2027 prerequisites, eligibility, application steps, assessments, selection and interview format; verified August 9, 2026.
• University of Toronto prospective dentistry students — Faculty program directory and context; verified August 9, 2026.

Material unknowns at verification: exact Fall 2027 interview dates, current-cycle Casper sitting dates, numeric component weights, interview question count, scoring rubric, preparation time, and assessor calibration.