Graduate Program in Oral Health Sciences

The Graduate School of the University of Washington is administratively responsible for admissions to graduate study. To apply to the Graduate Program in Oral Health Sciences, applicants must submit an application to the UW Graduate School as well as meet all requirements set forth by the Graduate School. You can find information on the Graduate School’s policies and procedures, along with a link to the on-line application, on their page Understanding the Admissions Process.

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The Graduate School’s FAQ section of their Admissions website may also be useful.  Information for underrepresented and minority applicants, including programming, resources and funding opportunities and can be found at the page Graduate School’s Equity & Justice in Graduate Education.

PhD, DDS/PhD

For 2024 Admissions cycle: The MS Thesis degree program is currently suspended for admissions. OHS is not accepting applications for the MS Thesis for the foreseeable future. 

• Applicants must have either a Bachelor’s in the life sciences (e.g. Microbiology or Biochemistry) or a professional degree from a Dental or Medical School (e.g. DDS, DMD, MD).  We seek applicants who show great promise of successful careers in research with an interest in teaching.  Our applicants typically have strong undergraduate records as well as previous laboratory experience and demonstrated skills in life sciences or public health research.
• A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last graded 60 semester credits or 90 graded quarter credits
• Demonstrated English Language proficiency for all Graduate School applicants whose native language is not English.

MS DH

• Applicants must have either a Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program or an Associate Degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program plus a Bachelor’s degree in any area
• A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last two years of study
• Demonstrated English Language proficiency for all Graduate School applicants whose native language is not English

All Degrees

The GRE is not required for admission.

Please review the UW Graduate School’s English Proficiency information including COVID-19 updates regarding current English Proficiency admission policies.

Minimum scores required for OHS admissions are:

• 7.0 on the IELTS
• 92 on the TOEFL ibt

When requesting official TOEFL scores from the Education Testing Service, use institutional code 4854 for the University of Washington.

PhD, DDS/PhD

For 2024 Admissions cycle: The MS Thesis degree program is currently suspended for admissions. OHS is not accepting applications for the MS Thesis at this time. 

• UW Graduate School online application and fee
• Three letters of recommendation.  We prefer that the letters of recommendation be from university teachers or your professional supervisors who know you well enough to provide us with an objective evaluation of your potential as a graduate student.  A good recommendation would include statements about your research abilities and any progress you have made towards research goals.  You will designate your recommenders on the graduate application.
• A 200-300 word statement of your educational and professional objectives which includes a general area of research interests, academic goals, motivation, and background.  You should upload your statement into the graduate application.  Optional:  a personal statement that addresses the relationship between your personal background and your aspirations.
• A Biographical Sketch which is a CV/resume.
• Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded into the graduate application.  You will only need to submit official transcripts directly to the Graduate School if you are offered acceptance.  This information, along with complete mailing addresses,  will be provided on the Graduate Application after you have been offered admission and accepted.  Note that the Graduate School ONLY accepts official transcripts sent directly from your previous institution.
• Proof of English language proficiency if English is not your native language

MS DH

• UW Graduate School online application (upload all below documents to the online application) and fee
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• CV/Resume
• Unofficial transcripts from all attended institutions. You will only need to submit official transcripts directly to the Graduate School if you are offered acceptance.  Note that the Graduate School only accepts official transcripts sent directly from your previous institution.
• Proof of English language proficiency if English is not your native language

*Please note that GRE test results are not required for any degree program.

You are an international applicant if you are NOT a U.S. citizen, immigrant, or green card holder.  International students must have a visa status that allows for academic study at the University of Washington.  If accepted, all international applicants must show proof of financial ability.  This information will be provided on your graduate application after you have accepted the offer of admission.  Additional international applicant information can be found here.

Tuition

Please refer to the tuition and fee rate schedule for the most current tuition rates.

Funding

• Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS)
• ADEA Scholarships (MSDH Students)
• ADHA Scholarships (MSDH Students)
• GSEE: The Office of Graduate Student Equity and Excellence
• Graduate Funding Information Services (GFIS)
• Graduate Student Conference Travel Awards
• Magnuson Scholarship
• Office of Fellowships and Awards
• T90/R90 NRSA traineeships may be available to students who are U.S. citizens/permanent residents (T90), or a non-U.S. citizen/permanent resident in pursuit of a PhD, who already holds a dental degree (R90).