Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program is designed to give you hands-on experience in both the art and science of dentistry. You'll build a solid foundation in basic biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences, while also developing essential cognitive, behavioral, and ethical skills needed to excel as a dental professional. As a DMD student, you have the unique opportunity to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (BSc) program.

Faculty: Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

At the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, you can earn a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and have the option to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (BSc). You’ll graduate as a skilled dentist, ready to meet your patients' oral health care needs.

Career pathways

Students can participate in a variety of outreach programs within Canada, as well as external rotations overseas. Career opportunities of the DMD program who have successfully completed the National Board Examinations have gone on to work in private practice and hospital settings, teaching and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least two regular Fall/Winter sessions of university degree-level study (24 new graded credit hours each) including the required core courses in chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics and biology plus English and humanities/social sciences; Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) results; selection includes an interview. The Doctor of Dental Medicine is an advanced entry program, which means that you must complete the required courses as listed on the applicant admission requirements page over two years of full-time study, with a minimum core course average determined by the Committee, before you can be considered...

Domestic applicants: CAD 27,362 a year (2026). Year 1 program fee per year (Fall and Winter terms of $13,681.49 each); the source's table lists domestic students only. Covers program tuition fee for 2026-2027 only; excludes endowment, program-specific, student organization, technology and other fees, Source

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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