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The Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine Application is now closed on the AADSAS portal. The application will open again for the 2026 application cycle in early May.
Admission Prerequisite Mapping
The PNWU School of Dental Medicine (SDM) desires to recruit prospective students from rural and underserved areas, underrepresented groups, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Some potential students may be non-traditional, having been in the workforce since completing their post-secondary education. Returning to school to fulfill admissions prerequisites may be challenging. The SDM will guarantee interviews for PNWU Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) students who meet the following requirements. Completing the MAMS program will fulfill the biomedical science course prerequisites for admission to the Doctor of Dental Medicine Program.
Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in MAMS*
- Must submit AADSAS application by October 17, 2025
- Must meet all general admission requirements, not including GPA and prerequisite courses
- Must receive an 85% or higher in SciFOM (BIOMED 501)
- Must interview with SDM Admission Committee in mid-to-late November **
- Must complete MAMS program with a cumulative 3.25 GPA
- Must audit SciFOM during SDM curriculum – encouraged to serve as a tutor in course for fellow dental classmates
Applicants will be informed of interview results (accept/waitlist/deny) on AADSAS December Notification Date.
*Previous MAMS graduates MUST apply through general admission
**An interview is not a guarantee of admission
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As of August 2024, the SDM has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
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We welcome all queries. For admissions related questions, please email admission@pnwu.edu. All other inquiries, feel free to contact us at SDM@pnwu.edu, and we’ll get back to you shortly.