Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)
Information valid for students commencing 2015
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
48
Program code
5616
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours I or IIA) or equivalent and a minimum two years of graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment. Please note that due to limited places, entry is competitive and not all applicants who meet the entry requirements are offered a place.
Additional application information
Due to limited places, offers will only be made after the closing date of April 30. Up to two domestic students and two international students may be accepted in each discipline.
This program has an extended academic year consisting of 34 teaching weeks and commences in mid-January each year.
Dental Board of Australia policy prevents dentists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. Students must provide current status information in relation to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV) and be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the program. TB screening is also required in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations.
Students must complete a First Aid Certificate prior to their studies and a CPR competency recertification course prior to years 2 and 3 of the program.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Dental Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.
Overseas trained applicants who are short-listed for selection may be required to undertake a theory and clinical skills assessment (contact School of Dentistry for further information).
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Dentistry
Email: research@dentistry.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 8166 or 07 3365 8104
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
48
Program code
5616
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours I or IIA) or equivalent and a minimum two years of graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment. Please note that due to limited places, entry is competitive and not all applicants who meet the entry requirements are offered a place.
CRICOS Code: 058537K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry?
The University of Queensland Dental School is the oldest and most established dental school in Queensland and has been located at Turbot Street, Brisbane since 1941. In late 2014, the School is scheduled to move to the new Oral Health Centre at the UQ Herston campus. The Centre will be Australia's largest and most advanced tertiary oral health facility, combining research, education, training, and specialist expertise in patient care. Teaching facilities will include clinical simulation areas, pre-clinical laboratories, lecture/seminar rooms, and research laboratories.
The DClinDent is a program of full-time study and research within a specialist discipline leading to the degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry which is the required qualification for registration as a specialist within the discipline.
What you can study
Students undertake a plan of study related to their chosen specialty or field under the guidance of a supervisor which includes a component in basic and clinical sciences, a major clinical component in the nominated specialty, and a research project and report.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Placement courses
Outplacement to major hospitals such as the Royal Brisbane and Royal Children's Hospitals, Brisbane Private Hospital, Queensland Health facilities and external health care establishments in Brisbane may occur as part of the discipline training.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours I or IIA) or equivalent and a minimum two years of graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment. Please note that due to limited places, entry is competitive and not all applicants who meet the entry requirements are offered a place.
Additional application information
Due to limited places, offers will only be made after the closing date of April 30. Up to two domestic students and two international students may be accepted in each discipline.
This program has an extended academic year consisting of 34 teaching weeks and commences in mid-January each year.
Dental Board of Australia policy prevents dentists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. Students must provide current status information in relation to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV) and be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the program. TB screening is also required in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations.
Students must complete a First Aid Certificate prior to their studies and a CPR competency recertification course prior to years 2 and 3 of the program.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Dental Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.
Overseas trained applicants who are short-listed for selection may be required to undertake a theory and clinical skills assessment (contact School of Dentistry for further information).
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours I or IIA) or equivalent and a minimum two years of graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment. Please note that due to limited places, entry is competitive and not all applicants who meet the entry requirements are offered a place.
Additional application requirements
Overseas trained applicants who are short-listed for selection may be required to undertake a theory and clinical skills assessment at the Dental School. Such applicants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs incurred in undertaking the assessment. An exam fee of A$3,500 will be charged for the clinical assessment. Successful applicants will have the fee deducted from their tuition fees.
This program has an extended academic year consisting of 34 teaching weeks and commences in mid-January each year.
Dental Board of Australia policy prevents dentists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. Students must provide current status information in relation to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV) and be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the program. TB screening is also required in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations.
Students must complete a First Aid Certificate prior to their studies and a CPR competency recertification course prior to years 2 and 3 of the program.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Dental Board of Australia, which includes the Board's English Language Proficiency requirements. Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 058537K
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Annual CPR recertification (approx $55)
- Dental Board registration (approx total $2,640)
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)
- Laptop computer ($1,500-$2,000).
- In addition to transport and accommodation costs, an examination fee of A$3,500 will be charged for the clinical assessment. Successful applicants will have the fee deducted from their tuition fees.
What you can do with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Careers
This coursework degree is a program for training dental specialists. Based on specialisation: Endodontist, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Maxillofacial Radiologist, Paediatric Dentist, Oral Pathologist, Oral Medicine Specialist, Prosthodontist.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Dental Association
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- AUSTRALIAN DENTAL COUNCIL
Program rules for the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
To complete the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
To fulfil the requirements of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #48 from the DClinDent course list comprising -
- common core courses in basic and clinical sciences;
- clinical courses within a field of dental science selected by the student and approved by the Executive Dean; and
- a research project and report.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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