Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) 36 months PHD Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-120QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

80,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Mar, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) is aimed at qualified local and international dentists who wish to practice at the specialist level in field of special needs dentistry. Your studies will be primarily clinical based with didactic sessions, complemented by a research project in the field of special needs dentistry under the supervision of an academic staff member. You will receive training for specialist dental treatment of patients with the full range of disabilities, including those which are: physical, medical, and neuro-sensory or intellectual, including sensory, cognitive, mental-psychiatric and emotional impairments.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) is aimed at qualified local and international dentists who wish to practice at the specialist level in field of special needs dentistry. Your studies will be primarily clinical based with didactic sessions, complemented by a research project in the field of special needs dentistry under the supervision of an academic staff member. You will receive training for specialist dental treatment of patients with the full range of disabilities, including those which are: physical, medical, and neuro-sensory or intellectual, including sensory, cognitive, mental-psychiatric and emotional impairments.

Admission Requirements

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A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold: a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution; Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school. In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires: at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable. All applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty. All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.

30 Mar 2025
3 Years
Feb

Domestic
48,700 AUD
International
80,000 AUD

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