One of the advantages of studying at CMU is having an opportunity to take courses that could prepare you for degree programs of professional faculties or schools at various universities. This way you can study Bible and theology and be part of a vibrant Christian community—while looking ahead to future studies in areas like law, education, medicine and others.

For more information, contact Adelia Neufeld Wiens at anwiens@cmu.ca, Coordinator of Academic Advising.

Preparing for a Career in dentistry

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The completion of two full years (60 credit hours) at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) could prepare you to meet the entrance requirements for studies in Dentistry. This page explains what you must do if you wish to continue studies at the University of Manitoba in the Faculty of Dentistry. If you intend to continue studies at some other university, similar possibilities exist. However, it is important that you inquire about admission and program requirements at the university you are considering and that you work with the Coordinator of Student Advising at CMU to construct a program of studies at CMU that will achieve your objectives.

If you intend to enter the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba, it is possible for you to complete to years of study at CMU without adding to the time it would take if you were to go directly to the University of Manitoba. It will be necessary to take some courses at the University of Manitoba or at the University of Winnipeg for your degree at CMU. Courses not currently available at CMU are highlighted in UPPERCASE LETTERS.

To become eligible for admission to the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba, you must successfully complete 60 credit hours of university degree level studies, with the successful completion of two Regular Fall/Winter sessions where each session contains a minimum of 24 new credit hours. These courses must include the following:

• Introductory Chemistry (6 credit hours)
• ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHEM 2210 & 2220 (6 credit hours)
• BIOCHEMISTRY CHEM 2360 and 2370 (6 credit hours)
• Introductory Physics (6 credit hours)
• Introductory Biology BIOL 1310 & BIOL 1320 (6 credit hours)
• English Literature ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 (6 credit hours)
• 6 credit hours of Humanities or Social Sciences

All students seeking entry into the Faculty of Dentistry must write the Canadian English Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) by November of the year previous to applying.

Example of two years of pre-Dentistry taken at CMU:

Year 1, First Term

• BTS-1110 Introduction to Biblical Literature & Themes
• ENGL-1010 English Literature I
• BIOL-1310 Biology I
• CHEM-1010 Structure and Modeling in Chemistry
• Social Science or Humanities elective

Year 1, Second Term

• BTS-2000 Introduction to Christianity or BTS-2550 History of Christianity
• ENGL-1020 English Literature II
• BIOL-1320 Biology II
• CHEM-1020 Physical Chemistry
• Social Science or Humanities elective

Year 2, First Term

• Biblical and Theological Studies
• CHEM -2360 BIOCHEMISTRY I
• CHEM -2210 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
• Introductory Physics I
• Elective

Year 2, Second Term

• Biblical and Theological Studies
• CHEM -2370 BIOCHEMISTRY II
• CHEM -2220 ORGANIC
• CHEMISTRY II Introductory Physics II
• Elective

NOTE: High School Prerequisites include Biology 40S, Math 40S, Chemistry 40S and Physics 40S.