Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
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
Limited places are available in each discipline and entry is determined using a selection process. Applicants holding qualifications other than the BDSc from the university may be required to complete a clinical assessment program as part of their application for enrolment.
This program has modified teaching calendars for some courses which can be viewed here
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.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other diseases, as per the School's immunisation schedule.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
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
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 Australian students
School of Dentistry
Email: sas@dentistry.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 8166 or 07 3365 8104
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
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
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 7 3365 7487
Within Australia: 07 3365 7487
Why study the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry?
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry allows graduates to specialise their practice in the following areas: dento-maxillofacial radiology, oral medicine or orthodontics.
Note: Subject to accreditation, places in a special needs dentistry, periodontics or prosthodontics specialisations will be available. UQ's School of Dentistry is recognised nationally and internationally for providing leading-edge dental education and its contributions to dental research. Students will develop a deep understanding of the physiological, biochemical, structural and functional processes involved in general and oral health and homeostasis. Students will also gain advanced understanding and diagnostic skills and clinical competence as well as scientific methodology and the role of research in knowledge and clinical practice.
Please Note: The Australian Dental Council is undertaking routine accreditation of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry. It is expected that this process will be confirmed by completed by November 2016.
What you can study
Students undertake a field of study related to their chosen specialty 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
Students will undertake extensive supervised clinical practice in a range of dental clinics in hospitals, external healthcare facilities and the new Oral Health Centre (OHC) located at Herston.
Students will commence placement in their first semester of the program. Actual timing the placement may vary depending on area of speciality.
Students may be required to undertake clinical placements outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area and students are required to fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.
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
Limited places are available in each discipline and entry is determined using a selection process. Applicants holding qualifications other than the BDSc from the university may be required to complete a clinical assessment program as part of their application for enrolment.
This program has modified teaching calendars for some courses which can be viewed here
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.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other diseases, as per the School's immunisation schedule.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
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
Applicants holding qualifications other than the BDSc from this university may be required to complete a clinical assessment program as part of their application for enrolment. Such applicants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs incurred in undertaking the assessment.
This program has modified teaching calendars for some courses which can be viewed here
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.
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other disease, as per the School's immunisation schedule.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
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
Graduates of this program may be eligible for registration as a specialist in their area of discipline with the Dental Board of Australia.
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. Refer to the DClinDent program rules for further information.
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.
