The certificate in Operative Dentistry is awarded by the College of Dentistry. An MS in Oral Science must be completed in conjunction with the certificate program.

Admission Requirements

Review the department's website for admission requirements.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.

Estimated Costs for Operative Dentistry Program

Application Deadlines
  • Fall semester—not offered
  • Spring semester—not offered
  • Summer session—July 15
Application Procedures

If you are wanting to earn the MS in Oral Science as well as the Certificate in Operative Dentistry, you need to fill out the Graduate College application. Choose Oral Science as your main program of study combined with Operative Dentistry.

The graduate application process has two steps

  • You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
  • Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation. A few programs require materials be sent directly to them. However, almost all supplemental material can and should be uploaded from your Admissions Profile in MyUI, our online service center for applicants and students. You can only access this AFTER you have submitted your application.

Degree Program Supplemental Materials

  • The Application Supplement
  • Official copy of dental license

Recommendations

The application requirement section of your Profile includes an electronic letter of recommendation feature. If your program of study requires letters of recommendation, you will be asked to give the contact information of your recommenders including their email on your Admissions Profile. The recommender will then get an email giving them instructions on how to upload the recommendation letter and/or form.

  • Three letters of recommendation

Materials to send to Admissions

  • A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment. For international records, all records should bear the original stamp or seal of the institution and the signature of a school official.  Documents not in English must be accompanied by a complete, literal, English translation, certified by the issuing institution.
  • International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores to comply with the university's English Language Proficiency Requirements.
  • Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.
Apply

Apply Online, the $60 application fee ($100 for international students) is payable by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa.

Contact

Department of Operative Dentistry
The University of Iowa
S244 Dental Science Building
Iowa City, IA 52242 
michelle-zubcic@uiowa.edu
1-319-335-7207

Enrollment Management
The University of Iowa
2900 University Capitol Centre
201 S. Clinton St.
Iowa City, IA 52242
admissions@uiowa.edu
1-319-335-1523