MS Dentistry at University of Washington

Programme overview

The School of Dentistry offers advanced education leading to an MS in Dentistry, with an optional certificate of proficiency in areas such as endodontics, orthodontics and periodontics. The programme is supported by the School's research centers and affiliations; the MSD is offered through eight disciplines (Endodontics, Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics).

Faculty: School of Dentistry | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

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Entry requirements

MSD programmes: graduates of a CODA-accredited dental school, or an equivalent university dental school outside North America; applicants without a U.S. dental degree submit GRE scores (U.S./Canadian graduates exempt); international applicants meet Graduate School requirements including TOEFL and financial statements.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 19,737 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier II"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolo Source

International applicants: USD 35,238 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier II"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes tech 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), or $75 for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications, 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. The Law (JD), Dentistry (DDS), Pharmacy (PharmD) and Medicine (MD) programmes do not use the Graduate School application.

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