GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Melbourne lets general dentists become specialists in a chosen dental field, fully accredited by the Australian Dental Council. Students complete 300 points, with 75 points of core research subjects and 225 points in their chosen specialisation, split roughly 50 per cent clinical training, 20 per cent coursework and 30 per cent research.
Melbourne is ranked first in Australia and 41st in the world for dentistry. Graduates specialise across seven clinical dentistry fields including endodontics, oral medicine, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and special needs dentistry.
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Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Dentistry or equivalent that qualifies the applicant to register and practice as a Dentist (in their country of origin or residence). And Have two years of documented relevant clinical work experience. And Have demonstrated proof of current dental registration (AHPRA or international equivalent). The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy . The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.
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