Name: Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Price: 49,48,123 INR
Availability: InStock

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) degree at University of Melbourne is for general dentists who wish to become specialists.The (DCD) degree is designed to provide the opportunity to advance professional knowledge and skills in one of the specialist areas to an expert level and engage new and emerging relevant fields of study.The course aims to facilitate the advanced development of clinical, academic and research skills necessary for students to further their career in specialty practice, academia or research. The course offers a choice of the following specialist fields:Endodontics, Oral Medicine, OrthodonticsPaediatric Dentistry,Periodontics, Prosthodontics,Special Needs DentistryThis course has been accredited by the Australian Dental Council for graduates to register with AHPRA and practice in Australian and New Zealand as a Specialist Dentist within one of these specialties. The degree was first offered and conferred in 2004 and is academically on a par with a Research Doctorate and Higher Doctorate – the highest level of degree in Australia.The program is a three-year full-time course that provides advanced study and training in all areas of your chosen specialty. The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry also offers the option to extend the research project to meet the needs of a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy. For further information on this option, students should discuss this with their specialist convener.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

CRICOS

076196K

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$88,992.00 (49,48,123) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

An undergraduate degree in dentistry or equivalent. At least two years full-time, continuous clinical work experience after graduation from dental school. This does NOT include an intern year. Completion of professional development courses, postgraduate diplomas and a strong record in research publications would be highly regarded. Evidence of meeting the English language requirements for registration with AHPRA. Students must have either General Registration or Limited Registration to undertake this course. International applicants who do not qualify for General Registration must fulfil the AHPRA language requirement by achieving

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.