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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Melbourne , Victoria , Australia

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) degree at University of Melbourne is for general dentists who wish to become specialists.

The (DCD) degree is designed to provide the opportunity to advance professional knowledge and skills in one of the specialist areas to an expert level and engage new and emerging relevant fields of study.

The course aims to facilitate the advanced development of clinical, academic and research skills necessary for students to further their career in specialty practice, academia or research. The course offers a choice of the following specialist fields:

  • Endodontics
  • Oral Medicine
  • Orthodontics
  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Special Needs Dentistry

This course has been accredited by the Australian Dental Council for graduates to register with AHPRA and practice in Australian and New Zealand as a Specialist Dentist within one of these specialties. The degree was first offered and conferred in 2004 and is academically on a par with a Research Doctorate and Higher Doctorate – the highest level of degree in Australia.

The program is a three-year full-time course that provides advanced study and training in all areas of your chosen specialty.

Graduates will be prepared for specialty practice, hospital practice or teaching and research in a dental school. You will be able to undertake clinical experience through the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and its associated clinics under the instruction of University of Melbourne staff. Practice also occurs at the new Melbourne Dental Clinic situated at 723 Swanston St, Carlton

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Admission Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in dentistry or equivalent.
  • At least two years’ full-time, continuous clinical work experience after graduation from dental school. This does NOT include an intern year.
  • Completion of professional development courses, postgraduate diplomas and a strong record in research publications would be highly regarded.
  • Evidence of meeting the English language requirements for registration with AHPRA. Students must have either General Registration or Limited Registration to undertake this course. International applicants who do not qualify for General Registration must fulfil the AHPRA language requirement by achieving IELTS Academic Test results of at least 7 in all categories. This IELTS test satisfies both The University of Melbourne entry requirement and the AHPRA English language standard for limited registration.
   Course Type: Full Time
Intakes: January
Course Level: Doctoral Degree / PhD

Course Duration:

Year
Housing: On campus
Annual Tuition Fee: 231620 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 231620 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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