Duration
3 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
January
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $58,976 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
- Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.
Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Dentistry or equivalent that qualifies the applicant to register and practice as a Dentist (in their country of origin or residence).
And
- Have two years of documented relevant clinical work experience.
And
- Have demonstrated proof of current dental registration (AHPRA or international equivalent).
The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.
Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.IELTS
7.0
with writing 7.0; speaking 7.0; reading 7.0; listening 7.0TOEFL
91
with writing 26; speaking 24; reading 22; listening 22PEARSON
72
with writing 75; speaking 76; reading 72; listening 72CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 193; speaking 194; reading 179; listening 175LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 78; speaking 82; reading 71; listening 67MET
62
with writing 74; speaking 59; reading 63; listening 61
About selection
As part of your application, you must also:
- Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements
- Provide contact details of three referees
- Attend an interview (if shortlisted)
- Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining motivation for applying to the course. The statement should include relevant supporting information such as skills, experience, achievements and potential contributions to the program
- Complete a discipline-specific practical requirement, if relevant
You must nominate three professional referees to complete the Melbourne Dental School: Referee Report.
Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
- Relevance of previous study
- Relevance of professional qualifications and registrations
- Performance at an interview
- Motivation to complete the course
- Capacity to complete the course
- Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
- Referees of shortlisted applicants will be requested to provide a referee report prior to an interview taking place.
- One or more of a test, interview, workshop, or presentation for the stream to which entry is sought will be required.
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:
Advanced Standing
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.