Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at University of Washington

Programme overview

The DDS curriculum teaches the fundamental principles of oral health, basic health sciences, clinical skills, professional and ethical principles, and clinical reasoning. It runs 46 months or 16 quarters including summer quarters.

Faculty: School of Dentistry | Department: School of Dentistry | Duration: 46 months (16 quarters); minimum 272-276 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

Year 1 (69 credits), Year 2 (76 credits), Year 3 (70 credits) and Year 4 (57-61 credits) of dental foundations, pre-clinical, clinical and general practice courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Preference is given to Washington and WICHE-state residents, then other residents; the School participates in the WICHE student exchange programme. Requirements and how to apply are on the DDS Admissions page.

Domestic applicants: USD 51,582 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Dentistry (DDS) - Year 1" Year 1. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and facilities renovation fees, U-P Source

International applicants: USD 72,762 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Dentistry (DDS) - Year 1" Year 1. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and facilities renovation fees, Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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