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Dental Assisting

University of Saskatchewan · Full-time, on campus in Saskatoon.

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Deadlines

February 2027

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Next deadline

  • Fall application

    Fall 2027 entry · Canadian citizens or permanent residents at time of application.

    Official deadline

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
  • English Language Arts A30 or English Language Arts B30
  • One Grade 12 elective from social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, fine arts or performing arts
  • 65% minimum across the five listed courses. An interview is required for eligible applicants.
  • Selection weighs academic average and interview equally.
  • English proficiency is required. Saskatchewan, out-of-province and Indigenous Equity Access categories carry separate documentation rules.
USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guideUSask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide
  2. Step 2Apply through USask admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3School and postsecondary academic records
    • Check your application's supplemental-item list. Saskatchewan students share ministry transcripts directly through MyCreds. Other school applicants upload current marks, then arrange final official records from the issuer. Postsecondary applicants upload recent records and arrange final official transcripts directly or through MyCreds; professional programs have separate instructions.
    Saskatchewan undergraduate application and transcript instructionsSaskatchewan undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Official AP or IB results, if applicable
    • IB applicants upload predicted results, then request official final results from the IB organization. After AP exams, arrange direct submission from the College Board.
    Saskatchewan IB and AP document requirementsSaskatchewan IB and AP document requirements
  5. Step 5English proficiency evidence, when requested
    • If a standardized test is required, arrange for results to come directly from the testing centre.
    Saskatchewan English proficiency document instructionsSaskatchewan English proficiency document instructions
  6. Step 6Most programs: minimum $120 application fee
    • The non-refundable fee is in CAD. Check your program page for its exact fee.
    Saskatchewan undergraduate application feesSaskatchewan undergraduate application fees
  7. Step 7Select Dentistry - Certificate in Dental Assisting under the Other academic level.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guideUSask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide
  8. Step 8Submit the application and $108 application fee by the deadline.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guideUSask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide
  9. Step 9Submit the applicable transcripts, proof of residency and other documents through the college’s instructions.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guideUSask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide

Interview required for eligible applicants. Academic average and interview each carry 50% of selection.

USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The 2026–27 academic catalogue lists 40.5 credit units for the certificate. Fall 2027 term assignments come from the dated admission guide.
ReferencesUSask Dental Assisting 2026–27 academic catalogue

Program facts

Academic minimum65% minimum
USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide
Work experienceClinical practicum

The programme includes a clinical practicum.

University work-study information
USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guideCheck work experience options
2026–27 admitted average
82.90% mean academic average for admitted applicants.USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide

Courses

Fall 2027 admission-guide sequence. Some courses span multiple terms. The 2026–27 calendar uses a different block layout.

Term 19 listed
USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide
Term 28 listed
USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide
Term 31 listed
USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide
Study locations
Teaching location and format
Full-time, on campus in Saskatoon.USask Dental Assisting Fall 2027 admission guide

Careers

Career examples

  • Dental assistant

Professional recognition

The Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada accredits the University of Saskatchewan’s Certificate in Dental Assisting.

AccreditationPublished professional recognitionCommission on Dental Accreditation of Canada · Dental Assisting status

Costs

Dental Assisting certificate

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Published programme expense estimate · CAD

Canadian citizens and permanent residents example · Choose your category

Tuition only$19,190
Books and supplies$1,500
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotal$20,690

Published estimate for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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