The University of Queensland
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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. This program enables you to become a registered specialist in dento-maxillofacial radiology, endodontics, oral medicine, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics or special needs dentistry. Study at the state-of-the-art $138 million Oral Health Centre at UQ’s Herston campus and develop a comprehensive understanding of the physiological, biochemical, structural and functional processes involved in general and oral health. Gain advanced diagnostic skills and clinical competence, as well as an in-depth understanding of scientific methodology, research and clinical practice.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 11 Wyndham St, Herston
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- Hold an approved degree in dentistry from UQ (or equivalent) with a minimum two years of graduate clinical experience and be registered as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia.
- Please note that due to limited places, entry is competitive and not all applicants who meet the entry requirements are offered a place.
- The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2022 was 4.64. Please see 'Additional application information' for further details on entry requirements.
Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass.
English Language Requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ:
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
- PTE Academic - 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.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry will prepare you for the following roles.
Endodontist
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Prosthodontist
Prosthodontists are qualified dentists who specialise in the design and installation of prosthetic devices for your teeth and mouth. They help pati...
Periodontist
Periodonists are qualified dentists who focus on the treatment of periodontal disease as well as injuries and diseases affecting the gums and tissu...
Orthodontist
Orthodontists are qualified dentists who focus on straightening teeth, fixing jaw alignment problems, and helping their clients achieve a beautiful...
Dentist
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About The University of Queensland
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