The Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dentistry (PGDipComDent) is a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) programme for a person who wishes to undertake advanced study in dental public health, but who does not intend to pursue a specialist career in dental public health.
Subject areas
Community Dentistry
Dentistry
Structure of the Programme
a. The programme of study shall consist of two prescribed papers:
COMD 701 Research Methods and Dental Epidemiology (60 points)
COMD 702 Dental Health Services (60 points)
Duration of the Programme: The duration of the programme shall be the equivalent of not less than one academic year. The programme may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time study must normally be completed within three years.
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24 February 2025
Dunedin Campus
University of Otago Clocktower Building,
362 Leith Street,
DUNEDIN,
North Dunedin,
9016, New Zealand
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall hold the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery of the University of Otago or another equivalent dental qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), and be a registered dental practitioner in their country of practice or residence.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record (a completed Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent with a grade average of a B+ or greater), their graduate experience and academic achievements, evidence that they are committed to ongoing education in Public Health and Community Dentistry, reports from three referees and postgraduate English requirements (where applicable).
English language requirements
The due date for the submission of your application: 31 May
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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