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Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery)

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) will develop your skills in the surgical management of the full range of oral diseases in hospital and non-hospital settings, complemented by a research project in the field of oral surgery and oral pathology under the supervision of an academic staff member.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Course Code
TCCLDORS1000
Domestic Fees
$44,000 per year
International Fees
$67,000 per year

About this course

 

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) will develop your skills in the surgical management of the full range of oral diseases in hospital and non-hospital settings, complemented by a research project in the field of oral surgery and oral pathology under the supervision of an academic staff member.

This course has a foundation of evidence-based practice. It will enable the provision of the full range of Oral Surgery services including appropriate oral surgical management of the medically compromised patient. Diagnosis and management of oral pathology including soft and hard lesions and salivary gland anomalies.

Why study oral surgery here?

  • World-ranked – ranked number 33 in the world for dentistry,* the University of Sydney School of Dentistry is Australia's first dental school and has been training dental practitioners for more than 100 years.
  • Variety of clinical settings - you will learn from expert oral health professionals and researchers as you study at the Nepean Hospital and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health. The program also takes place in regional hospitals and clinics across NSW with the benefit of a broad representation of clinical presentations and settings.
  • Accreditation – accredited by the Australian Dental Council, the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) prepares graduates for clinical oral medicine work with a large general hospital or in a private practice and also opens up further opportunities to pursue a career in research and clinical academic positions.

*Source: QS World Rankings by subject, 2018.

 

Who should study this course?

 

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) is suitable for qualified local and international dentists preparing for a career in clinical oral surgery.

Important information

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Entry requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

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