Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2012
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2012
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7511
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: BDSc with honours for not less than seven years; MDSc for not less than three years; PhD in an area of dental science.
Additional application information
A student may hold qualifications from another tertiary institution for not less than seven years which is considered equivalent to the Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) with honours and has carried out a substantial part of work associated with the proposed candidature at or in connection with this University.
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the School of Dentistry.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Health Sciences
Email: healthsciences@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 5342
Why study the Doctor of Dental Science?
As the highest academic award in dentistry, the Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc) is designed to give formal public recognition to scholars who have made outstanding contributions to dental science.
The DDSc award recognises a contribution to Dental Science acknowledged by the international community through publication, following an extended period of self-directed study and research in an area of Dental Science. A candidate is required to submit published works which will be examined for evidence of scholarship and achievement in the advancement of knowledge in an area of Dental Science.
