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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- An undergraduate degree in dentistry (or equivalent), AND
- At least two years of full-time continuous relevant clinical work experience after graduation from dental school, excluding an intern year, AND
- Current registration as a dentist in country of origin or residence.
In addition to meeting the selection criteria, you must also:
- Provide a personal statement detailing your desire to undertake this program
- Nominate three professional referees to each complete the Melbourne Dental School: Referee Report, AND
- Attend an interview in-person, by telephone, or by video link.
- You may also be required to undertake a pre-clinical practical test and/or be invited to observe in the clinic and meet current students.
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
7.0
with no band less than 7.0TOEFL
N/A
PEARSON
N/A
CAMBRIDGE
N/A
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
In addition to contacting your professional references, the Selection Committee will interview you in person, or by telephone or video link. You may also be required to undertake a pre-clinical test and/or be invited to observe in the clinic and meet current students.
Places in this course are limited by the availability of clinical facilities, and entry is extremely competitive. This course typically accepts applicants in the top 5-10% of their graduating class.
Evidence of completed professional development courses, primary fellowship examinations, postgraduate study and active participation in continuing education in your desired field will be well-regarded.
If you are an international applicant aiming to undertake a full-time academic career after completing this degree, your application may be given preference. You may already hold a teaching position in a university or teaching hospital, with a commitment to return on completing this course. If you cannot obtain a definite commitment to a teaching position, a suitable letter of recommendation from the Dean indicating your potential for an academic career will be very helpful. The option of the MPhil degree, the PhD degree, or a combination of clinical specialty training in the DCD followed by the PhD degree, could also be considered.
Additional information
Inherent requirements
This course has inherent requirements. Refer to the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Handbook for important information on these requirements.
Clinical placements
Clinical Placements are undertaken as part of this course. All students must undertake a Police Record Check, obtain a Working with Children Check and comply with immunisation requirements. Refer to the following pages for important information: