University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
- California
- dentistry.ucsf.edu

Program Contact
Office of Admissions & Outreach SoD Learner Success Center 513 Parnassus Avenue, S630 San Francisco, CA 94143-0430
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry provides a unique balance of clinical excellence, research opportunities and community service as part of one of the leading health science centers in the nation. Since its founding in 1881, the School of Dentistry has evolved from the lone outpost of dental education west of the Mississippi into an international leader in the education of oral health care practitioners and scholars, comprehensive dental care and breakthrough research. The school has a tradition of service, strong clinical programs that prepare dentists for the future and research activities at the vanguard of contemporary science.
For the 2023-2024 admissions cycle, the UCSF International Dentist Pathway will only be offering a 3-year track. This 36-month program will ensure full integration with our DDS curriculum and clinical experience resulting in our graduates being well-prepared for a professional career in the U.S. It also allows our IDP cohort to partake in amazing research opportunities available at UCSF.
Program Information
Degree Awarded | D.D.S. |
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Program Size | 20 |
Program Length | 36 months |
Application Open Date | March 9, 2023 |
Application Deadline | June 16, 2023 |
Program Start Date | June 17, 2024 |
Supplemental Application | No |
Supplemental Fee | Yes |
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. legal permanent resident status (green card) | No |
Bench Test | No |
Program Website | dentistry.ucsf.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)
Submit an official ECE or WES course-by-course evaluation of all international coursework and upload a copy of your international transcripts (dental school and all other college/university level course work) via the ADEA CAAPID application.
If selected for an interview, applicants will be required to submit an official transcript directly to UCSF from the issuing institution(s) from all international institutions (college/university level).
Letters of Evaluations Instructions
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
National Board Requirement Instructions
Passing the Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination is optional but strongly recommended.