Application deadline

January 15, 2024

Section 1: General Statement

This information is available with, and constitutes part of, the application. It is assumed that all applicants have read and understood it prior to submitting the completed application.

Degree programs offered

Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)

Section 2: Eligibility Requirements

A. Academic requirements

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Completed coursework

  • Complete course requirements: Candidates must successfully complete all required university degree-level courses with assigned credit hours and grades. See Section 2: Eligibility requirements, A. Academic requirements, 3. Required courses.
  • Two full fall/winter sessions: Candidates must complete two regular fall/winter sessions, each with at least 24 new and graded credit hours. Alternatively, candidates can fulfill the academic requirements through the University of Manitoba Health Careers Access Program (available to Indigenous applicants).
  • Required credit hours: Successfully complete the credit hours listed in the Required courses table. See Section 2: Eligibility requirements, A. Academic requirements, 3. Required courses.

Applicants can apply during the academic year if they complete these requirements by April. Only those who complete the requirements and are granted an interview will be considered in the final selection process.

Notes:

  • Eliminating first program of study: Applicants may request the removal of their first program of study if there is an eight-year gap between their last registration in that program and the beginning of their second program (See Section 4: Selection process, B. AGPA calculation).
  • AP/IB courses: Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses can be used to meet core course requirements but cannot be used to fulfill the minimum 24 new credit hours. Applicants must submit their AP/IB transcripts to the University of Manitoba by the document deadline. See Section 2: Eligibility requirements, A. Academic requirements, 1. Completed coursework.
  • Diploma programs: Two- or three-year diploma coursework cannot be used to fulfill the 24 credit hour requirement.

2. Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)

  • Test requirement: All applicants must have written the Canadian English Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), meeting minimum results by December 1st, 2024, to be eligible. See Section 4: Selection process, C. Results of the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT).
  • Best scores considered: For applicants granted an interview, the best single DAT scores obtained between February 2021 and December 1st will be used in the final score.

For more information, visit the Canadian Dental Association website.

3. Required Courses

Please note that courses taken external to the University of Manitoba are reviewed each year and subject to change. Applicants should check the Transfer Credit Equivalency Database to ensure the course work they have taken is acceptable for direct equivalence to the required University of Manitoba courses.

Core Subjects from the University of Manitoba
Required Core SubjectsCourses
Introductory Chemistry 1CHEM 1100
Introductory Chemistry 2CHEM 1110 and 1120 1
Organic Chemistry 1CHEM 2100
Organic Chemistry 2CHEM 2110 and 2122 2
Biochemistry 1CHEM 2700
Biochemistry 2CHEM 2710 and 2720 3
Physics 1PHYS 1020 or 1050
Physics 2PHYS 1030 or 1070
Biology 1BIOL 1020
Biology 2BIOL 1030
Other CoursesNotes
EnglishOne full year or two half year, university degree-level English course
(ENGL) offered through the English department.
Humanities / Social Sciences*One full year or two half year courses (must be in the non-applied
Sciences or non-pure Sciences)
OtherThe remaining 3 full year courses or 6 half year courses are your
electives. No specific courses are required or recommended.
  1. CHEM 1300: Can replace CHEM 1100.
  2. CHEM 1310: Can replace CHEM 1110 and 1120.
    • If you only completed CHEM 1300, you must also complete CHEM 1110 and 1120 to meet the Introductory Chemistry requirement.
  3. CHEM 2210: Can replace CHEM 2100.
  4. CHEM 2220: Can replace CHEM 2110 and 2122.
    • If you only completed CHEM 2210, you must also complete CHEM 2110 and 2122 to meet the Organic Chemistry requirement.
  5. CHEM 2360: Can replace CHEM 2700.
  6. CHEM 2370: Can replace CHEM 2710 and 2720.
    • If you only completed CHEM 2360, you must also complete CHEM 2710 and 2720 to meet the Biochemistry requirement.
Core Subjects from the University of Manitoba and Brandon University
 University of WinnipegBrandon University

Introductory

Chemistry 1 & 2

CHEM 1101/6 or

1111/3 and 1112/3

18.160 and 18.170
Organic Chemistry 1 & 2CHEM 2201/6 or
1201/6 or
2202/3 and 2203/3
18.261 and 18.271
Biochemistry 1 & 2CHEM 3501/6 or
3502/3 and 3503/3
18.363 and 18.373
Physics 1 & 2PHYS 1301/6 or
1101/6
74.151 and 74.152
or 74.161 and 74.162
Biology 1 & 2BIOL  1111/6 or
1115/3 and 1116/3
14.162 and 14.163 or
94.162 and 94.163 or
15.162 and 15.163
Other CoursesNotes
EnglishOne full year or two half year, university degree-level English course (ENGL) offered through the English department
Humanities / Social Sciences*One full year or two half year courses (must be in the non-applied Sciences or non-pure Sciences)
OtherThe remaining 3 full year courses or 6 half year courses are your electives. We do not recommend specific courses.

The definition of Humanities/Social Sciences courses can be found in the Faculty of Arts, Faculty Academic Regulations in the Academic Calendar.

Notes relating to required courses

  • Core courses: All core courses must be full courses or their equivalents. If you took courses outside a university in Manitoba, they might need to be more extensive to meet the University of Manitoba’s course content requirements.
  • Science courses: All full science courses must include a laboratory component.
  • Non-Canadian transcripts: If you're using transcripts from a non-Canadian institution, you need to provide syllabi for all core science courses. The syllabi must include course descriptions, assignments, required readings, texts, and labs. If you can’t provide a syllabus, you’ll need to complete an acceptable course equivalent at a Canadian institution.
  • Pre-dental education outside Manitoba: If your pre-dental education was not completed in Manitoba, you may still be considered if you have taken courses deemed equivalent by the University of Manitoba. Eligibility for other Canadian dental programs does not guarantee eligibility for the University of Manitoba dental program.

B. Canadian Residency

All applicants must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada at the time of application.

C. English Language Proficiency Requirements

If English is not your primary language and you do not qualify for a waiver under the University of Manitoba’s English language proficiency regulations, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English.

  • Proficiency requirements: For specific details on proficiency requirements, waiver options, and test choices, visit the English language proficiency requirements page.
  • Test validity: Results from most language tests, including TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo, expire two years from the test date. Ensure your test scores are valid at the start of classes and confirm their validity.

D. Categories of Applicants

The first-year dental class will consist of 29 individuals. Applicants will be considered in three categories, as outlined below. You must indicate your preferred category on the application form. Applicants applying for the Individual or Canadian Indigenous categories will also be considered in the General category. The Committee reserves the right to reassign applicants to the appropriate category or categories based on the information provided in the application form.

  1. General Applicant Category
    • Allocation: A minimum of 20 out of 29 positions will be allocated to the General Applicant Category.
    • Eligibility: This category is for applicants whose personal or academic backgrounds do not qualify them for the other two categories.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must complete the academic requirements as outlined in Section 2: Eligibility requirements and Section 4: Selection process.

Canadian Dental Aptitude Test

Applicants must take the Canadian English DAT as outlined in Section 2: Eligibility requirements, A. Academic requirements, 2. Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). You need to achieve the minimum scores and average by the application deadline. For more details, see:

Interview

Here’s what you need to know about the interview process:

  • Format: CDA structured interview.
  • Duration: Up to 35 minutes.
  • Panel: Interviewed by two individuals.
  • Eligibility: All eligible applicants will be interviewed by the University of Manitoba.
  • Transfer scores: Not accepted.
  • ID requirement: Bring a government-issued photo ID to the interview.
2. Canadian Indigenous Applicant Category

A maximum of five positions in the first-year dental program may be allocated to applicants from the Indigenous populations of Canada.

Not all positions may be filled in this category due to the competitive nature of all categories.

Academic requirements

Applicants must complete the academic requirements as outlined in Section 2: Eligibility requirements and Section 4: Selection process. You also have the option to fulfill these requirements through the University of Manitoba Health Careers Access Program.

Canadian Dental Aptitude Test

Here’s what you need to know about the Canadian English DAT requirements:

  • Test: Write the Canadian English DAT as outlined in Section 2: Eligibility requirements, A. Academic requirements, 2. Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT).
  • Scores: Achieve minimum scores and average by the application deadline.
  • Details: For more information, see Section 4: Selection process, C. The results of the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) and D. Selection of applicants for interview, Canadian Indigenous Applicant Category.

Autobiographical Sketch

Here’s what you need to know about submitting your autobiographical sketch:

  • Submission: Provide an autobiographical sketch, not exceeding 800 words.
  • Content: Include specific reasons why you deserve consideration in this category. This will be used as background information for the interview process.
  • Reapplication: If you reapply, your sketch must show evidence of improvement or advancement in the qualities, experiences, and attributes relevant to your consideration in this category.

Proof of Canadian Indigenous Status

Here’s what you need to know about submitting your documentation:

  • Submission: Provide documentation such as a status card, Manitoba Metis Federation membership card, or an equivalent.
  • Alternative: If you don’t have the above, submit a letter of verification from your community.
  • Timing: Ensure this documentation is submitted at the time of application.

Interview

Here’s what you need to know about the interview process:

  • Panel: You will be interviewed by a single panel, including Indigenous members.
  • Format: The interview will use a non-structured format.
  • Duration: The interview will last up to 45 minutes.
  • ID requirement: Bring a government-issued photo ID to the interview.
3. Individual Applicant Category

A maximum of four positions in the first year program may be allocated to the Individual Applicant Category, with a maximum of two positions being allocated to the Canadian Indigenous Applicant Category.

Not all positions may be filled in this category due to the competitive nature of all categories.

The Individual Applicant Category will consist of applicants who:

  1. hold a Master or PhD degree or who have successfully completed all requirements to hold a Master or PhD degree at time of application. Preference will be given to applicants holding Master or PhD degrees that have been obtained in a health related field, or
  2. have recent work experience in areas acceptable to the Committee as relevant to the health sciences.

Academic Requirements

Applicants with a Master’s or PhD degree, or recent work experience, must:

Canadian Dental Aptitude Test

To complete your application, you need to meet the following requirements for the Canadian English DAT:

  • Write the Canadian English DAT: As outlined in Section 2: Eligibility requirements, A. Academic requirements, 2. Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT).
  • Achieve minimum scores: You must attain the minimum scores and average by the application deadline.
  • Review details: For more information, refer to Section 4: Selection process, C. Results of the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) and D. Selection of applicants for interview, 3. Individual applicant category.

Autobiographical Sketch

To support your application, you need to provide an autobiographical sketch:

  • Autobiographical sketch: Must not exceed 800 words.
  • Content: Include specific reasons why you deserve consideration in this category.
  • Purpose: This sketch will be used as background information for the interview process.
  • Reapplicants: If you are reapplying, your sketch must show evidence of improvement or advancement in relevant qualities, experiences, and attributes.

Interview

Eligible applicants will be interviewed by a single panel using a non-structured format.

  • Duration: The interview will last up to 45 minutes.
  • ID requirement: A government-issued photo ID must be presented at the time of the interview.

Applicants who hold a dental degree from outside of Canada may obtain a dental degree from the University of Manitoba through completion of the International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP).

For general inquiries contact:

International Dentist Degree Program
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry,
University of Manitoba
D113-780 Bannatyne
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3E 0W2

204-977-5611

Section 3: Application Process & Deadlines

Applicants are required to submit one application whereby they can rank up to 5 choices.

A. Application Fees

Here’s what you need to know about application fees and correspondence:

  • Canadian/Permanent Residents: The fee is $100.00. For details, refer to Section 2: Eligibility Requirements, B. Canadian Residency.
  • Payment: Your application will not be considered received until you have submitted the application and paid the non-refundable fee by the deadline.
  • Correspondence: All updates and decision information will be sent via email and posted to your application portal.

NOTE: It is important to check your email and application portal regularly and specifically around the deadlines and important dates listed below.

B. Deadlines and Important Dates

1. All Applicants

Date Deadlines and important dates
December 1, 2023 All applicants must have written a valid DAT by this date
January 15, 2024 Last date for receipt of application and application fee
February 1, 2024

Last date to submit proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

Last date to submit proof of Canadian Citizenship / Permanent Resident Status (if applicable)

Last date to submit the self-declaration and abilities forms

Last date for receipt of Official transcripts for all post-secondary study (If currently in studies, proof of registration must be submitted by this date in addition to official transcripts showing all previously completed coursework)

Last date for receipt of all DAT score reports that were listed on the application form

End of March 2024 Applicants will be contacted via email regarding the selection for interview decisions

2. Canadian Indigenous Applicant Category

In addition to the above deadlines, applicants to the Canadian Indigenous Applicant Category are required to meet the following deadlines:

Date Deadlines and important dates
February 1, 2024

Last date to submit Autobiographical Sketch

Last date to submit proof of Canadian Indigenous status

3. Individual Applicant Category

In addition to the above deadlines, applicants to the Individual Applicant Category are required to meet the following deadlines:

Date Deadlines and important dates
February 1, 2024

Last date to submit Autobiographical Sketch

4. Applicant selected for Interview

In addition to the above deadlines, applicants that are granted an interview are required to meet the following deadlines:

Date Deadlines and important dates
End of April, 2024

Interviews will be held for selected applicants

June 1, 2024 Last date for receipt of Final Official transcripts for courses taken in 2023-2024. All deferred exams and grade appeals must be completed and final grades submitted.
Middle to end of June, 2024 Admissions decisions will be posted to student’s application portals.  Offers of admission are time sensitive and require the applicant’s response within a short period of time.

C. Required Application Documentation

The following documents will be required to complete your application:

Interim official transcripts

Interim Official Transcripts: Submit interim official transcripts showing all previously completed coursework and current registration when applying or shortly after.

Requirements: Include transcripts from any university or college you attended, other than the University of Manitoba. This includes transcripts from exchange programs, transfers, and letters of permission.

Final official transcripts

Submission: Provide final official transcripts from any university or college attended, other than the University of Manitoba. This includes transcripts from exchange programs, transfers, and letters of permission. Note that student copies or photocopies are not acceptable. Transcripts become the property of the University of Manitoba and will not be returned.

Translation: For international transcripts in languages other than English, provide an English translation. The translation must be done by the issuing institution or a certified English translator. Include a copy of the original document with the translation. The translator must place both the original language document and the English translation in sealed envelopes and sign across the seal.

Grade changes: Notify the Admissions Office in writing of any deferred exams or grade changes. All final grades, including any changes, must be submitted by the document deadline to be included in the final selection process.

Advanced Placement (AP) / International Baccalaureate (IB) official transcripts

Submission: If you are using Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in your application for the Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) or to meet application requirements, you must submit official AP or IB transcripts.

Reference: For more details, see Section 2: Eligibility Requirements, A. Academic Requirements, 1. Completed Coursework.

DAT scores

DAT scores must be released to the University of Manitoba

Proof of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Resident Status, or Refugee Status

Requirement: If you were born outside of Canada, you must provide proof of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Resident Status, or Refugee Status.

Submission: Upload a PDF document of the proof to the online application before submission.

Name change documentation

Name change documentation is required if name change has occurred as a result of marriage, divorce or other reason.

Canadian Indigenous Applicant Category

Applicants to the Canadian Indigenous Applicant Category are required to submit documentation (status card, Manitoba Metis Federation membership card or equivalent), or a letter of verification from their community at the time of application.

Autobiographical sketch

Autobiographical sketch (if applicable)

Proof of English proficiency

Proof of proficiency in the use of the English language (see Section 2: Eligibility Requirements, C. English Language Proficiency Requirements)

Sending your documentation

Mailing address:

Send all physical documents to:

Admission for Dentistry
University of Manitoba
424 UMSU University Centre
66 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

Electronic transcripts:

Submit electronic transcripts to: applicant.services@umanitoba.ca

  • Official transcripts: Ensure electronic transcripts are sent directly from the office responsible for issuing them. Transcripts forwarded by you are considered unofficial.
  • Using MyCredsTM: If your institution participates in MyCredsTM, release your transcripts to the University of Manitoba through their MyCredsTM portal. Choose 'Share' and then 'Organization' rather than 'email'.

Forms:

  • Self-declaration form and essential skills form: Complete these forms as part of your online application.

Complete applications:

  • Your application is not complete until all required documents are received.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that all necessary information is submitted.

Notify us of changes:

  • Inform the Admissions Office immediately if you enroll at a new postsecondary institution or take additional coursework not previously declared.
  • You will need to provide proof of registration for any new or additional coursework.

D. Required Admission Documentation

All successful applicants to the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry are required to submit the following:

Immunization requirements

Once you are offered a position in the incoming class, you will need to meet specific immunization requirements. Here's what you need to know:

Submission: All candidates offered a position must provide an up-to-date immunization record before registering and attending classes.

Process: You will receive a link to a fillable PDF immunization document. Complete and return this document to the Immunization Program Office prior to registration.

Policy: Refer to the College’s Infectious Diseases Policy Statement on the College’s website.

Infectious disease: If you have an infectious disease, either delay your application or disclose this information upon acceptance. If you cannot meet the policy requirements, efforts will be made to accommodate you. However, you may be suspended or terminated from the program if the guidelines cannot be met.

Essential skills and abilities document

Before starting the program, you will need to complete an essential skills and abilities document. Here’s what you should know:

Completion: All candidates offered a position must complete and sign this document.

Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the College's Essential Skills and Abilities for Admission, Promotion, and Graduation in the DMD program document.

Accommodation: If you cannot meet the essential skills requirements, the College will try to accommodate you according to its policies. However, the Essential Student Abilities Committee may review your case and could suspend or terminate you from the program if the guidelines cannot be met.

Adult criminal record and child and adult abuse registry checks

As part of the admission process, you will need to undergo several background checks. Here’s what you need to do:

Self-declaration: You must complete a self-declaration for both criminal record and abuse registry checks.

Official checks: An official adult criminal record check is required by the time of registration and annually thereafter. Official checks for child and adult abuse registries will be applied for through the College on the first day of class.

Compliance: Adhere to any University policy on criminal record and abuse checks in effect at the time of registration.

Section 4: Selection Process

A. Citizenship and Residence

The Admissions Committee prioritizes applicants from Manitoba. Here’s what you need to know about being classified as a Manitoba applicant:

  • Graduates from Manitoba high schools: If you have graduated from a high school in Manitoba, you qualify as a Manitoba applicant.
  • Degrees from Manitoba universities: If you hold a recognized degree from a university in Manitoba before applying, you are considered a Manitoba applicant.
  • Consecutive academic studies in Manitoba: If you have completed at least two consecutive years of full-time academic studies at a university in Manitoba while physically residing there before applying, you qualify.
  • Residence in Manitoba: If you have been a resident of Manitoba for a minimum of two years following high school, you are eligible. This residence period is not considered broken if you were temporarily out of the province for vacation, short-term volunteer work, employment, or as a full-time student.

The University of Manitoba allocates a minimum of 25 out of 29 positions in the first-year dental program to Manitobans. The official date of your application will determine your citizenship or residence status.

B. Calculation of the Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA)

For applicants with two years of pre-dental studies:

  1. Multiply the average on CORE courses by 2.
  2. Multiply the average on the lowest year by 1.
  3. Multiply the average on the best year by 3.
  4. Add these values together.
  5. Divide the total by 6.

For applicants with three or more years of pre-dental studies:

  1. Multiply the average on CORE courses by 2.
  2. Multiply the average on the lowest year by 0.
  3. Multiply the average on the best year by 3.
  4. Multiply the average of each additional full academic year by 1.
  5. Add these values together.
  6. Divide the total by the total number of years used (e.g., 6, 7, 8).

Notes on AGPA Calculation

Responsibility for Updates

It is your responsibility to inform the Admissions Office in writing of any deferred exams or grade changes. All final grades, including any changes, must be submitted by the document deadline. Grade changes will not be accepted after this deadline. If a grade is not available by the deadline, an ‘F’ grade will be used in the final admission determination and calculation.

GPA Calculation Details

  • Retained grades: If a grade is retained on your record but excluded from your institutional GPA calculation, it will still be used to meet admission requirements and calculate your GPA for the University of Manitoba.
  • New credit hours: You must submit grades from at least 24 new credit hours (courses never previously taken) per Fall/Winter session (September - April) for your year's average to be included in the ranking process.
  • Satisfactory/Pass/Fail grades: Grades marked as “Satisfactory” or “Pass/Fail” will be excluded from the Core Average, AGPA, and sessional credit hour count, and will not be considered for meeting admission requirements.

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses

Repeating Courses

  • Core subjects: You may repeat up to six credit hours of core subjects (e.g., Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2). Only the higher grades obtained will be used in the core average calculation.
  • Additional repeats: If you repeat more than six credit hours of core subjects, all additional grades not included in the repeat will be averaged into the core average.

Elimination of Older Grades

  • Request for exclusion: You may request the elimination of grades completed at least eight years prior to starting a more recent program of studies for the purpose of calculating your AGPA. This request must be made in writing at the time of application.
  • Requirements for recent studies: All academic requirements, as specified in Section 2: Eligibility Requirements, must be met in the more recent program of studies.

C. The Results of the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)

In the interview selection process applicants will not be considered for admission if they have, in the best Canadian English DAT score a PAT score of less than 14.

Only the average of the Reading Comprehension, Biology, Chemistry and PAT scores (DAT average) from the single best Canadian English DAT of the last three years will be used in the calculation of the overall score.

D. Selection of Applicants for Interview

1. General Applicant Category

  • Core Course Average
    To be considered for an interview, you must meet the minimum core course average set by the Committee. This average may vary each year based on the competitiveness of the applicant pool.
  • Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
    To qualify for an interview, you must achieve the minimum DAT average, which includes scores from Reading Comprehension, Biology, Chemistry, and PAT. This average is determined by the Committee and may change annually.

2. Canadian Indigenous Applicant Category

  • Core Course Average
    To be considered for an interview, you need to meet the minimum core course average set by the Committee. Preference is given to Manitoba applicants. This average may vary each year based on the competitive nature of the applicant pool.
  • Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
    To qualify for an interview, you must meet the minimum DAT average for Reading Comprehension, Biology, Chemistry, and PAT, as determined by the Committee. This average may change yearly.

    Interview offers are based on core course averages, DAT scores, and information from your autobiographical sketch, along with the competitive nature of the applicant pool.

3. Individual Applicant Category

  • Core Course Average
    To be considered for an interview, you must achieve the minimum core course average set by the Committee. Preference is given to Manitoba applicants. This average may vary each year depending on the competitiveness of the applicant pool.
  • Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
    To qualify for an interview, you must meet the minimum DAT average for Reading Comprehension, Biology, Chemistry, and PAT. This average is set by the Committee and may change annually.

    Offers for interviews are based on core course averages, DAT scores, and information from your autobiographical sketch, along with the competitive nature of the applicant pool.

NOTE: Selection decisions are subjective, and rationale for decisions is not recorded or provided to applicants.

E. Final Selection

1. General applicant category

  • Ranking criteria
    Applicants are ranked based on the following equal-weight components:

    • Adjusted grade point average (AGPA) as of June 1st of the application year
    • Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) scores
    • Interview scores

    Acceptance
    A minimum of 20 applicants will be accepted from this category.

2. Canadian Indigenous applicant category

  • Selection criteria
    A maximum of five applicants may be accepted based on:
    • Interview performance
    • Academic standing as of June 1st of the application year
    • Canadian DAT scores

3. Individual applicant category

  • Selection criteria
    A maximum of four applicants may be accepted based on:

    • Interview performance
    • Academic standing as of June 1st of the application year
    • Canadian DAT scores

    Positions unfilled
    Any unfilled positions from this category will be offered to applicants in the general applicant category.

NOTE: Selection decisions are subjective. The rationale for decisions is not recorded or provided to applicants.

F. Tie Breaking Procedure for Offers

In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used:

  1. Increase the number of significant figures used in the calculation.
  2. Where a tie still exists, the application that was received first will be used to break the tie.

All completed applications are time stamped upon submission; in the case of a paper application, these applications will be time stamped after they have been entered into the system by a University of Manitoba Admissions Office staff member.

G. Notification of Decision

Viewing the decision

  • Decisions will be posted to your application portal.
  • Log into your portal to view your decision and to accept or decline the offer.
  • It is crucial to regularly check your emails and application portal.

Accepting the offer

  • You have 5 business days to respond to an offer.
  • To accept, you must pay a non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 within this period.
  • The deposit will be credited toward your first-year fees.
  • If you decline the offer or miss the payment deadline, the offer will lapse and be considered declined.

H. The Incoming Class of 2023

In 2023, we received 211 applications for the first-year Dentistry class. Of these, 79 applicants were shortlisted and granted an interview. The class consists of 29 students.

Section 5: Reconsiderations & Appeals

If you wish to have your application reconsidered, please follow these steps:

  1. Submit a request: Send your request in writing to the Chair of the Selection Committee within ten (10) business days of the posted decision date. Most inquiries can be resolved at this level without further action.
  2. Further appeal: If you wish to appeal the reconsideration decision, you will need to follow the Senate Committee on Admission Appeals Procedures.
  3. Review procedures: Appeals focus on whether the Selection Committee adhered to published policies and procedures, not on subjective issues or the merits of the application.

For contact information and details on the Senate Committee on Admission Appeals Procedures, see Section 8: Contact Information for Faculty.

Section 6: Counselling of Applicants

The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and Admissions Office can assist you with counselling regarding admission. However, they will not provide specific instructions on what course of action to take. Instead, they will provide you with the information needed to make your own decisions. Please note the following:

  1. Seek advice wisely: While it is encouraged to discuss your plans with advisors, be cautious of second- and third-hand information about admission policies, as it may not be accurate.
  2. No guarantees: No university official can guarantee admission. Admission decisions are made by the Committee based on annual competition.
  3. Request written responses: Supplement any personal enquiries with a written request to receive an official written response. Only written responses will be considered as evidence of advice given. For contact information, see Section 8: Contact Information.

Section 7: Student Accessibility

The University of Manitoba is committed to providing all students equal access to learning opportunities. If you are a student with a diagnosed disability (permanent, chronic, or temporary) who may require academic accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 204-474-7423 or by email at student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca to learn more about the confidential supports that are available.

Section 8: Contact Information

University of Manitoba Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
66 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

Lead Admissions Officer
David Schmidt
Contact the Dental Hygiene Admissions team

204-474-8808

Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2

Student Services
Jean Lyon

204-977-5611

The following other contacts may also be useful.

Student Accessibility Services
520 UMSU University Centre
66 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6 Canada

204-474-7423

Student Advocacy Office
Room 520 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

204-474-7423