Doctor of Medicine (MD) at University of Washington

Programme overview

The MD programme of the UW School of Medicine awards the MD degree to candidates who complete the medical school curriculum. The four-year curriculum totals 288 credits across three phases.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: School of Medicine | Duration: 4 years; 288 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

Foundations Phase (128 credits, first 18 months, nine integrated basic science blocks plus Foundations of Clinical Medicine), Patient Care Phase (84 credits) and Explore and Focus Phase (76 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission policies are published on the School of Medicine Admissions page; candidates must show good moral and ethical character and meet the curriculum and special requirements for the degree.

Domestic applicants: USD 43,932 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Medicine (MD)". Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and facilities renovation fees, U-PASS and other mand Source

International applicants: USD 78,444 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Medicine (MD)". Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and facilities renovation fees, U-PASS and other 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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