Doctorate (PhD)
If you're a general dentist looking to specialise, the three-year Doctor of Clinical Dentistry postgraduate program will prepare you for specialist registration and practice.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Equivalent subjectsSubject | Qualification equivalent |
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IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).
BE is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Limited places are available in each discipline and entry is determined using a competitive selection process based on academic records, other postgraduate qualifications, work and research experience since graduation, commitment to the discipline and referee reports.
Applications for enrolment in Semester 1, 2023 are being invited with an extended due date.
Applicants must currently hold general or limited registration from the Dental Board of Australia to be eligible for consideration.
Supporting documentation
Applicants must provide supporting documentation with their application. Click here for detailed information.
Clinical Assessment Program
Shortlisted applicants may undertake a Clinical Assessment Program at the School of Dentistry where possible. Applicants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs incurred in undertaking the assessment in Brisbane.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum is required. Please note that if you are an overseas trained dentist and/or from a non-English speaking background, you will need to provide evidence satisfying English Language Proficiency requirements.
Limited places are available in each discipline and entry is determined using a competitive selection process based on academic records, other postgraduate qualifications, work and research experience since graduation, commitment to the discipline and referee reports.
Applications for enrolment in Semester 1, 2023 are being invited with an extended due date.
Applicants must currently hold general or limited registration from the Dental Board of Australia to be eligible for consideration.
Supporting documentation
Applicants must provide supporting documentation with their application. Click here for detailed information.
Clinical Assessment Program
Shortlisted applicants may undertake a Clinical Assessment Program at the School of Dentistry where possible. Applicants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs incurred in undertaking the assessment in Brisbane.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum is required. Please note that if you are an overseas trained dentist and/or from a non-English speaking background, you will need to provide evidence satisfying English Language Proficiency requirements.
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