Degree InformationDegree Offered: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES)CIP Code: 51.0503 Campus: Seattle Admission Requirements and Contact InformationApplications are accepted for Summer and Autumn Quarters only. Contact Information Graduate Program Advisor Department of Oral Health Sciences Program Website +1 206-543-5477 ohsgrad@uw.edu Requirements and Prerequisites All applicants for the DDS/PhD combined training program need to apply for both programs for Summer Quarter start only. Applicants must have either a four-year baccalaureate degree in the life sciences (e.g. Microbiology or Biochemistry) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or equivalent or a professional degree from a Dental or Medical School (e.g. DDS, DMD, MD).We seek applicants who show great promise of successful careers in research with an interest in teaching. Our applicants typically have strong undergraduate records as well as previous laboratory experience and demonstrated skills in life sciences or public health research. A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last graded 60 semester credits or 90 graded quarter credits. Demonstrated English Language proficiency for all Graduate School applicants whose native language is not English. Minimum English Language Proficiency scores required: 7.0 or higher on the IELTS 4.5 or higher on the TOEFL 125 or higher on the Duolingo When submitting official TOEFL scores, use institutional code 4854 for the University of Washington. GRE scores are not required for admission. PhD/DDS applicants must also meet the DDS Admissions requirements. Please see the OHS website for more information on minimum admission requirements and required application materials. GRE Requirements GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process. Non-Native English Speaker Information Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2. International Student Information Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School. Departmental funding is very limited for international applicants. Program DeadlinesAutumn 2026 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/01/2025 Deadline Date: 01/15/2026 Autumn 2026 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2025 Deadline Date: 01/15/2026 Autumn 2027 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: 12/01/2026 Autumn 2027 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: 12/01/2026 Summer 2027 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: 12/01/2026 Summer 2027 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: 12/01/2026 Application MaterialsEssay 3 Recommendation(s) Resume Statement of Purpose Required Official Test Score: GRE |