Geriatric & Special Needs Dentistry (Certificate)

The Certificate in Geriatric & Special Needs Dentistry is awarded by the College of Dentistry.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are. Contact howard-cowen@uiowa.edu for the estimated costs of attendance relating to the Geriatrics & Special Needs program.

Application Deadlines

Fall semester—not offered
Spring semester—not offered
Summer session—Feb. 1

Application Procedures

When completing the nondegree application for admission, indicate Geriatrics and Special Needs Certificate as the Purpose for Attending.

Degree Program Supplemental Materials

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.
Three Letters of Recommendation
A curriculum vitae
Your National Board scores
Photograph
Personal statement
Official copy of dental diploma
Official copy of dental license

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, from the application sign-in page, go to the section under Graduate/Professional Applications and choose the Nondegree application.