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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine)

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine) will develop your skills in the non-surgical management of the full range of oral diseases as well as for the care of medically compromised patients in hospital and non-hospital settings.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$46,500 total

About this course

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine) will develop your skills in the non-surgical management of the full range of oral diseases as well as for the care of medically compromised patients in hospital and non-hospital settings.

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.

 

Study locations

Westmead

Surry Hills

Career pathways

This course is aimed at dental graduates preparing for a career in clinical oral medicine. Graduates will be prepared for the full scope of specialist practice ranging from that in a large general hospital to private practice.

This course is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC) and approved by the Dental Board of Australia. Graduates can apply for registration as a dental specialist with the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA).

How to apply

Reference letters

Please prepare two reference letters to be submitted along with your application. They must be no older than 12 months.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Dentistry courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
74.4%
Overall satisfaction
80.8%
Skill scale
62.8%
Teaching scale
86.5%
Employed full-time
$109.6k
Average salary