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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Doctor of Dental Medicine

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Dental Medicine will prepare you for a rewarding career as a qualified dental practitioner to enrich and provide quality oral healthcare within your local community.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3.5 years full-time
Course Code
5763
Intake Months
Nov

About this course

The Doctor of Dental Medicine will prepare you for a rewarding career as a qualified dental practitioner to enrich and provide quality oral healthcare within your local community.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health, allied health, physical sciences or biological sciences, and
  • to have successfully completed university-level study in human anatomy and human physiology or cellular physiology, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, and
  • to have completed the GAMSAT within 4 years prior to the year of commencement.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.The overall average GAMSAT score will be used as a secondary differentiator for applicants with the same GPA.If your bachelor's degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, you must have completed either a postgraduate qualification or 4 courses of university-level study (in addition to the university-level subject prerequisites listed above) within 10 years prior to program commencement.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health, allied health, physical sciences or biological sciences, and
  • to have successfully completed university-level study in human anatomy and human physiology or cellular physiology, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, and
  • to have completed the GAMSAT within 4 years prior to the year of commencement.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.The overall average GAMSAT score will be used as a secondary differentiator for applicants with the same GPA.If your bachelor's degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, you must have completed either a postgraduate qualification or 4 courses of university-level study (in addition to the university-level subject prerequisites listed above) within 10 years prior to program commencement.
GPA equivalent

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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 subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Inherent 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.

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Student visas

This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.

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Additional application information
Applicants must have successfully completed 2 units (1 course) Human Anatomy - musculoskeletal anatomy; and 2 units (1 course) in Human Physiology - systems physiology.

Study locations

Herston

What you will learn

  • Graduate ready as a highly sought after oral health professional eligible for general registration to practice as a dentist.
  • Gain the skills needed to provide patient-centred dental services to the community, including preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic care.
  • Undertake approximately 2000 hours of supervised clinical placements from your second year to apply your knowledge and broaden your clinical skills.
  • Study at the UQ Oral Health Centre, Australia's most advanced tertiary oral health facility, and benefit from smaller cohorts with dedicated specialist teachers.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Dentist
  • Clinical dentist
  • Clinical academic
  • Researcher
  • Dento-maxillofacial radiologist
  • Endodontist
  • Oral medicine specialist
  • Orthodontist
  • Periodontist
  • Prosthodontist