University of Washington
- Washington
- Orthodontics
- dental.washington.edu
Program Contact
Department of Orthodontics, Health Sciences Bldg., Box 357446, 1959 NE Pacific Street, D569, Seattle, Washington, 98195-7446
The University of Washington Graduate Orthodontics program consists of eleven quarters of academic course work, clinical training, and research experience, leading to a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and/or a Certificate in Orthodontics. It is structured as a 33-month program beginning Summer Quarter (mid-June). If all requirements are fulfilled, graduation is possible after 30 months. If additional time is necessary, a 36-month duration is available.
- Five students are accepted each year.
- Eligible applicants hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental college in the US, or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
- This school does not offer a PhD in Orthodontics. It is possible to combine Orthodontics with a PhD in Oral Health Sciences. Contact the Department of Oral Health Sciences for information on the PhD program.
Program Information
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | ORTHO919 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 5 |
| Program Length | 33 months |
| Application Deadline | August 15 |
| Program Start Date | June 23 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.washington.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Include all transcripts and other documents as PDF's with your PASS application. This is the preferred method. Do not email transcripts or other documents. Institutions can send secure online electronic transcripts to uwsmiles@uw.edu.
Applicants only mail official documents from their issuing institution(s) if unable to attach them as PDF's in PASS.
If mailing transcripts or other documents directly to our program, we strongly recommend sending via a carrier that provides tracking info and delivery confirmation.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Additional Information
https://dental.washington.edu/dept-ortho/ortho-graduate-program/
Include all transcripts and other documents as PDF's with your PASS application. This is the preferred method. Do not email transcripts or other documents. Institutions can send secure online electronic transcripts to uwsmiles@uw.edu.
Applicants only mail official documents from their issuing institution(s) if unable to attach them as PDF's in PASS.
If mailing transcripts or other documents directly to our program, we strongly recommend sending via a carrier that provides tracking info and delivery confirmation. Applicants can submit National Board Exam results if they have them, especially those who have attended US dental schools. NBDE, INBDE and ADAT results are not required to apply to our program.