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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Dentistry

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Short course or microcredential

Parramatta
The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners course is based on the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals (2017) and has been accredited by the ANMAC subsidiary Health Education Services Australia (HESA) to deliver this course. HESA is the National body for health education accreditation and ACN is the first institution to have its Immunisation course accredited.
Duration
Flexible, self-paced (a minimum of 21 days up to a maximum of 120 days)
Study Mode
Online

Graduate Certificate

Westmead, Surry Hills
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative) aims to develop students' competence in advanced restorative procedures in pre-clinical and early clinical aspects of prosthodontics for general dental practice.
Entry Requirements

 

Education

A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:

  • a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
  • Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration

In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:

  • at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
  • all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.

Interviews and examination

All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.

 

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
6 months part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$23,250 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.40%

Graduate Diploma

Westmead, Surry Hills
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative) provides high level of knowledge and advanced skills in advanced restorative dentistry, prosthodontics and oral implants. This course is presented by specialist clinicians and comprises seminars and clinical practice.
Entry Requirements

 

Education

A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:

  • a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
  • Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration

In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:

  • at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
  • all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.

Interviews and examination

All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.

 

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$46,500 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.40%

Graduate Diploma

Westmead
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) focuses on the clinical practice of oral implant restoration. Run very second year in even numbered years, this diploma will upgrade your skills and clinical techniques in oral implant treatment for general dental practice.
Entry Requirements

 

Education

A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:

  • a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
  • Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration

In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:

  • at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
  • all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.

Interviews and examination

All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.

 

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
1.5 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$46,500 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.40%

Graduate Diploma

Westmead, Surry Hills
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Surgical Dentistry) will develop your competence in clinical techniques in oral surgery for general dental practice. You will learn about oral medicine, oral pathology, and implants and complete a research project in the field of oral surgery.
Entry Requirements

 

Education

A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:

  • a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
  • Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration

In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:

  • at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
  • all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.

Interviews and examination

All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.

 

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$46,500 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.40%

Graduate Diploma

Westmead
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Conscious Sedation and Pain Control) offers study in the practice of sedation, differential diagnosis of collapse, and advanced life support. This diploma will upgrade your skills and clinical techniques as a general dental practitioner.
Entry Requirements

 

Education

A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:

  • a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
  • Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration

In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:

  • at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
  • all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.

Interviews and examination

All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.

 

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$46,500 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.40%

Graduate Diploma

Parkville
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Implants) is for general dentists who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in implant dentistry. The course is ideal for local general dentists who wish to remain in private practice while learning as it is only available part-time.
Intake Months
Mar
Duration
2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$48,511 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.00%

Graduate Certificate

Parkville
The Graduate Certificate in Dental Therapy (Advanced Clinical Practice) expands your dental therapy qualifications to the treatment of patients of all ages. Recent legislative changes have removed age limits, enabling service provision in dental therapy practice to be greatly expanded.
Intake Months
Jun
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$14,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.00%

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Dentistry overview

Graduate certificates or diplomas of dentistry may follow one of two broad paths. This dental qualification can either build on existing skills learned in your Bachelor of Dental Science, Oral Health or Dentistry; or it may focus on a particular pathway such as building skills in ever-changing dental technology such as dental implantology.

Most graduate certificates or diplomas of dentistry will take one year to complete full-time, or two years to complete part-time.

Employment options

Graduate qualifications in dentistry can both help you to gain desirable employment opportunities and to make your personal dental practice stand out above others. Given that dentistry is becoming an increasingly competitive field, extra qualifications and proof of expertise in areas like dental implantology can only improve your career prospects.

Scholarships and funding

Check our scholarship search tool to find out what options are available to postgraduate dental science students. You could qualify for receiving financial assistance, including bursaries and government aid to fund your costs of living while you study (read more).

Prerequisites and selection process

You will need to have completed a bachelor’s degree in dentistry or dental science to be considered for postgraduate degrees in dentistry.