Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2017
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7511
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
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 OR
Awards from another university: hold an approved degree of not less than 7 years and have a substantial connection with this University.
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.
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 10
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Health and Bahavioural Sciences
Email: habs@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 7487
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2017
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7511
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
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 OR
Awards from another university: hold an approved degree of not less than 7 years and have a substantial connection with this University.
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.
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 10
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries 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 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.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
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 OR
Awards from another university: hold an approved degree of not less than 7 years and have a substantial connection with this University.
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.
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
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 OR
Awards from another university: hold an approved degree of not less than 7 years and have a substantial connection with this University.
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.
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 Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Dental Science
The eligibility for the degree is assessed on the basis of the published scholarly writings, which in quality and magnitude are expected to surpass the level required for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Refer to the DDSc 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.
