Graduate Coursework

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

  • Course code: ME-DCD
Clock
Duration
3 years full time
Location
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
January
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $52,960 (2024 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are not available
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Key application dates

UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES

  • Calendar
    Summer (January intake) applications due:

No late applications accepted.

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

  • Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
  • Review the English language requirements.
  • If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

  • Your curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your education including any postgraduate diplomas and professional development courses completed, clinical experience, and research publications if relevant,  AND
  • Evidence of current registration as a dentist, AND
  • Indicate the specialisation for which you are applying, AND
  • Ensure your three referees have submitted their references online via the Melbourne Dental School: Referee Report by the application closing date.

3. Submit your application

Additional application considerations:

Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.

Ready and eligible to apply?

After you apply

  • All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
  • Track the progress of your application via the Application Portal.
  • Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
  • Shortlisted applicants interviewed: June
  • Final application outcomes released: June/July

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:

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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