Master of Dentistry overview
Master qualifications in dentistry can either focus on a specialised area of dental practice, or give you a broad advancement of your skills as a dentist.
Broad programs will give you skills and knowledge to safely and effectively undergo advanced dental procedures. Alternative focuses of master degrees in dental practices could take the form of dental surgery, clinical dentistry, research in the field of dentistry, and dentistry in the spectrum of public health.
Coursework masters
Coursework masters in dentistry will have pre-selected subjects designed to improve your skills in dental practice and increase your knowledge of advanced procedures. Depending on your learning institution, there may be some room for you to choose electives in your area of interest.
Research masters
While less common, research masters of dentistry will allow you to further both your research skills and your knowledge in the field. Students will undertake a research project and be primarily assessed on their findings. This type of master qualification is ideal for those who wish to work in dental research or academia.
Employment options
Dentists with a postgraduate degree are more likely to have full-time employment and earn a higher salary than those practicing with only a bachelor’s degree in dentistry.
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 must have completed an undergraduate degree in dentistry to be accepted into postgraduate dental science programs.