Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Information valid for students commencing 2026
Duration
3.5 years
Commencing 2026
Summer Semester (23 Nov, 2026)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
64
Program code
5763
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Teaching Location
Herston
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
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 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 Summer - September 30 of the year of commencement.
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2026
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
64
Program code
5763
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Teaching Location
Herston
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health, allied health, physical sciences or biological sciences, and
- To have successfully completed university-level study in human anatomy and human physiology or cellular physiology, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, and
- To have completed the GAMSAT within 4 years prior to the year of commencement.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.The overall average GAMSAT score will be used as a secondary differentiator for applicants with the same GPA.If your bachelor's degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, you must have completed either a postgraduate qualification or 4 courses of university-level study (in addition to the university-level subject prerequisites listed above) within 10 years prior to program commencement.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
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 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.
Why study the Doctor of Dental Medicine?
The Doctor of Dental Medicine program provides an additional pathway for students interested in general registration as a Dentist for those that have already completed an undergraduate program outside of Dentistry. Join one of Australia's most respected dental schools and benefit from smaller cohorts with dedicated specialist teachers. You'll learn the science and acquire the technical skills to care for patients, and prevent, diagnose and treat oral diseases and abnormalities.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Summer - September 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health, allied health, physical sciences or biological sciences, and
- To have successfully completed university-level study in human anatomy and human physiology or cellular physiology, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, and
- To have completed the GAMSAT within 4 years prior to the year of commencement.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.The overall average GAMSAT score will be used as a secondary differentiator for applicants with the same GPA.If your bachelor's degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, you must have completed either a postgraduate qualification or 4 courses of university-level study (in addition to the university-level subject prerequisites listed above) within 10 years prior to program commencement.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
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 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 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
- Additional practice teeth can be purchased at the student's discretion
- Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 per year)
- Dental instruments and equipment including models (approximately $1500).
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
- Lab coat (approx. $50)
- Laptop computer (value at student's discretion)
- Models may be provided for use during assessments. A charge will be incurred if not returned in working condition (approximately $320 per set or $160 for an upper or lower).
- Phantom head masks are provided, however a charge will be incurred if not returned in working condition (approximately $200)
- Purchase of minimum number of teeth for compulsory pre-clinical learning activities (approximately $50 - $400 per year)
- Safety glasses (approximately $25)
- Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.
What you can do with a Doctor of Dental Medicine
Professional registration
Graduates may be eligible for registration with the following organisations:
- Dental Board of Australia
Completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic registration. Please contact the registration body for details of any conditions for registration.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Dental Association
- Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- AUSTRALIAN DENTAL COUNCIL
Program rules for the Doctor of Dental Medicine
To complete the Doctor of Dental Medicine
To graduate with a Doctor of Dental Medicine a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
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.
