Doctor of Clinical Dentistry 36 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Adelaide |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-120QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

74,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

DentistryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

What’s your speciality?

Adelaide Dental School is ranked 3rd in Australia and 39th in the world*. Our leading-edge expertise gives our graduates a competitive edge in a flexible and rewarding profession. 

This 3-year degree provides specialist dental education through clinical training and research.

What will you do?

Our Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a professional postgraduate training program, not a PhD. You will:
  • undertake clinical placements in metropolitan, rural, public and private health care settings
  • conduct evidence-based research
  • propose, present and submit a dissertation
  • advance your knowledge and technical skills in a specialisation of your choice.

We offer the following specialist training areas: 
  • Endodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Special Needs Dentistry.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate ready to change lives on your chosen dentistry path. You’ll be eligible for specialty registration in Australia provided you’ve fulfilled all the qualifications and strict conditions outlined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Note: Before applying, make sure this degree allows you to register in the country where you intend to work.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

Important notes:
  • This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required.  if you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.
  • All commencing Doctor of Clinical Dentistry students need to be present on site in January. The individual discipline coordinator will advise of the specific start date in January.
  • Application closing date is 30 April in the year prior to when study commences. Applications may still be considered after this date, where quotas allow for the capacity. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

What’s your speciality?

Adelaide Dental School is ranked 3rd in Australia and 39th in the world*. Our leading-edge expertise gives our graduates a competitive edge in a flexible and rewarding profession. 

This 3-year degree provides specialist dental education through clinical training and research.

What will you do?

Our Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a professional postgraduate training program, not a PhD. You will:
  • undertake clinical placements in metropolitan, rural, public and private health care settings
  • conduct evidence-based research
  • propose, present and submit a dissertation
  • advance your knowledge and technical skills in a specialisation of your choice.

We offer the following specialist training areas: 
  • Endodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Special Needs Dentistry.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate ready to change lives on your chosen dentistry path. You’ll be eligible for specialty registration in Australia provided you’ve fulfilled all the qualifications and strict conditions outlined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Note: Before applying, make sure this degree allows you to register in the country where you intend to work.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

Important notes:
  • This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required.  if you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.
  • All commencing Doctor of Clinical Dentistry students need to be present on site in January. The individual discipline coordinator will advise of the specific start date in January.
  • Application closing date is 30 April in the year prior to when study commences. Applications may still be considered after this date, where quotas allow for the capacity. 

Admission Requirements

7+
94+
65+
185+
Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent or higher. Applicants who hold a relevant Honours or Master's degree or equivalent will also be considered.

Applicants must have:

at least two years of general practice AND an Honours (research training) degree OR successful completion of the Primary Examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons OR successful completion of the Primary Examinations of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons (UK).

3 Years
Feb

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
57,500 AUD
International
74,400 AUD

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