Study Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Health Sciences
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Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) degree provides graduate training in nine disciplines in dentistry. The aim of each discipline programme is to prepare graduate students to become registered specialists in that discipline. The programmes foster development of critical analysis, research skills, and advanced clinical skills that will be recognised for specialist registrationThe programmes include clinical research and clinical practice and prepare students to be both practitioners and advisory consultants in their chosen areas of specialisation. Within each programme, course work includes papers on research methods and practice, advanced clinical science, and advanced clinical practice. A candidate's research will be presented in a thesis and demonstrate a significant contribution to knowledge in a particular field.

Majors

  • Endodontics
  • Oral Medicine
  • Oral Pathology
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Which department am I in?

Division of Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$84,540.00 (US$ 50,428) per year

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions: have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery of a university in New Zealand; have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the degree.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record (normally with a grade average of a B+ or greater), their graduate experience and academic achievements, their commitment to the specific discipline, evidence that they are committed to ongoing education, reports from three referees, and postgraduate English requirements (where applicable).

English language requirements

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

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About The University of Otago

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS Rankings.

  • New Zealand’s No.1 university for academic performance
  • 96 percent of Otago graduates go into work or further study
  • Among the top five most beautiful campuses globally
  • Opportunity to apply for a three-year post-study work visa

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