Doctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at University of Melbourne is the first Australian professional-entry, masters-level dental degree. Based on advanced, evidenced-based clinical training, the degree leads to registration as a general dental practitioner with the Dental Practice Board in Australia and New Zealand, and creates a pathway to enter the Master of Philosophy, PhD or Doctor of Clinical Dentistry. The DDS uses the latest scientific evidence in oral health to impart the expertise, skills and knowledge related to all areas of clinical dental practice. It includes the teaching of advanced treatment options such as dental implants, all-ceramic restorations and use of advanced materials. The course is delivered by highly qualified academics, with research experience from leading universities around the world. The program emphasis is on pre-clinical practical classes and clinical patient treatments in all specialties of dentistry. All studies are conducted with the underpinning ethos of prevention of dental disease for which the Melbourne Dental School has a world-renowned reputation.
Structure
The DDS incorporates all aspects related to the provision of advanced general dental care to patients as well as teaches students to prepare, develop, execute and write for publication a small research project. It is a fixed, full-time course of 4 years duration.
Subjects
- Dental practice
- Dental research
- Dental science
- Dental surgery
Standard entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing the Doctor of Dental Surgery. For example, if you are applying for the 2019 intake then your undergraduate degree must have been completed from 2009 onwards, or For applicants whose most recently completed undergraduate degree was completed 10 or more years before 1 January of the year in which the applicant intends to commence the Doctor of Dental Surgery, a Graduate Diploma, Master or PhD degree or equivalent completed within 10 years before 1 January of the year in which the applicant intends to commence the Doctor of Dental Surgery;
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $394,448 International: $473,308 | No |
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