Does Dalhousie dentistry require CASPer, and what is the DDS interview like?

Dalhousie dentistry does not list Casper: for fall 2027 entry it uses the DAT and a structured in-person interview, with preference for Nova Scotia residents on Canadian seats. The interview is with two dentists at the Faculty of Dentistry and lasts about 40 minutes, so your preparation goes into a conversation-style interview rather than a situational judgment test. If your other dental schools do use Casper, see which Canadian dental schools require CASPer.

Does Dalhousie dentistry require CASPer?

Casper, Duet and Snapshot are not mentioned on Dalhousie’s DDS program page, the Faculty’s advising page or the DDS fact sheet. The DAT is required, with a minimum of 17 in perceptual ability, natural sciences and reading comprehension, reached in no more than two attempts. The fact sheet adds that most successful applicants score 20 or better on each component.

What is the Dalhousie DDS interview format?

Dalhousie’s interview is structured and held in person at the Faculty. The advising page describes two dentists, about 40 minutes, and the same types of questions for every applicant, usually on a Saturday in March or April. The fact sheet lists March to May for interviews of Canadian applicants. For how a structured interview differs from a station circuit, see panel interview vs MMI.

How does Dalhousie dentistry select applicants?

Dalhousie does not publish numeric weights. For Canadian seats, preference goes to residents of Nova Scotia, and qualified applicants from other provinces are also considered. The advising page says there is no pre-determined number of applicants accepted from Nova Scotia. The fact sheet lists 26 Canadian seats and 18 international seats.

What does Dalhousie dentistry not publish?

• Numeric weights for the DAT, academics or interview.
• The exact interview length and panel size for the current cycle (the advising page describes two dentists and about 40 minutes).

Confirm dates on the official pages in the sources below before you register.

How do you prepare for the Dalhousie dentistry interview?

A structured interview is a conversation, so it rewards real stories, a clear reason for dentistry and calm answers to follow-up questions. Arvin Ardakani coaches applicants on the personal stories behind their answers and runs mock interviews with follow-ups. Start with dental school interview preparation in Canada and how to answer “tell me about yourself”, then take the free mock interview or see the Interview course.

Related: McGill dentistry CASPer and interview, CASPer for dental applicants and Dalhousie medicine CASPer and MMI.