Through their respective departments, the graduate faculty members of the School offer programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Dentistry, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy, as well as postgraduate certificate programs. The programs are planned to prepare students to think independently, to evaluate their own services and the literature of the programs, and to develop their clinical skills to a level to permit successful clinical practice, teaching, or research in their chosen specialty.
Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of diagnosis and treatment.
The purpose of the programs is not only to train students in their respective specialties but also to encourage preparation for academic careers or for research. Research may be undertaken in basic or applied science. Opportunities for collaborative research are available with the cooperation of other colleges, schools, or departments of the University. Applicants for admission to the M.S.D. and certificate programs must be graduates of a school of dentistry approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or a university dental school located outside the North American continent whose curriculum and admission requirements are similar to those of the UW School of Dentistry. A concurrent Application for Admission to the Graduate School also must be filed.