UCSF (UCSF SOD)
University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
University of California, San Francisco
School Information
Mission Statement
The UCSF School of Dentistry is driven to advance oral, craniofacial and public health through excellence in education, discovery, service and patient-centered care.
Combined Degree Programs
- DDS/MBA
Offered in partnership with the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Management; students apply during their first year at UCSF.
- DDS/PhD
Offered through the Oral and Craniofacial Sciences program; focuses on training dental scientists through integrated clinical and research tracks.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- International Dentist Pathway (IDP) - A three-year advanced standing program that integrates international dentists into the second year of the DDS curriculum.
- Non-degree Preceptorships and Fellowships - Available in various specialties like Orthodontics and Periodontology for domestic and international practitioners.
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 8 | Yes | C- |
| general chem | 8 | Yes | C- |
| organic chem | 4 | Yes | C- |
| biochem | 3 | No | C- |
| physics | 8 | Yes | C- |
| english | 6 | No | C- |
| other | 3 | No | C- |
| other | 11 | No | - |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor (1)
- dentist (1)
- other (1)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2024-2025
Mean Age
24
Class Size
61
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.78
Science GPA
3.72
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
23.1
Total Science
23.2
PAT
21.2
Entering Class Percentile Ranges
Reported 5th, median, and 95th percentile values for the entering class. Missing points were not reported.
DAT Academic Average
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 18
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 28
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.11
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 4.00
Lower
Median
Upper
Science GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 2.87
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 4.00
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 1,496 | 61 | 4.1% |
| in state | 782 | 41 | 5.2% |
| out of_state | 606 | 18 | 3.0% |
| international | 108 | 2 | 1.9% |
Class Composition
Out-of-State Enrollee Origins
Home states represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local state.
18 students reported
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$233,878
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $54,979 | $67,224 | - |
| D2 | $54,979 | $67,224 | $4,654 |
| D3 | $54,979 | $67,224 | $4,654 |
| D4 | $54,979 | $67,224 | $4,654 |
| Total (4 Years) | $219,916 | $268,896 | $13,962 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
The school utilizes a vertically integrated curriculum that emphasizes early clinical exposure and patient-centered care, transitioning students from foundational sciences to comprehensive clinical practice.
Clinical Rotations:
- Community-Based Clinical Education (CBCE) - Extensive externship rotations at various community sites across California and Alaska, recently expanded to include third-year students.
- Hospital Dentistry Rotations - Clinical experiences at UCSF Parnassus, Mission Bay, Laguna Honda, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
Postdoctoral Programs
- General Practice Residency (GPR)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Endodontics
- Oral Medicine
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Public Health
Graduate Programs
- PhD in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences
- MS in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences
- Interprofessional Health Post-Bac Certificate