Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
48
Program code
5404
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Internal
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Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BDSc (Hons I or IIA) or equivalent and minimum two years of graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 47750
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Dentistry
Email: research@dentistry.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 8166 or 07 3365 8104
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
48
Program code
5404
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BDSc (Hons I or IIA) or equivalent and minimum two years of graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment.
CRICOS Code: 058537K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 55200
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry?
The University of Queensland Dental School is the oldest and most established dental school in Queensland and has been located at Turbot Street, Brisbane since 1941. In 2013, the School is scheduled to move to the new Oral Health Centre at the UQ Herston campus. The Centre will be Australia's largest and most advanced tertiary oral health facility, combining research, education, training, and specialist expertise in patient care. Teaching facilities will include clinical simulation areas, pre-clinical laboratories, lecture/seminar rooms, and research laboratories.
The DClinDent is a program of full-time study and research within a specialist discipline leading to the degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry which is the required qualification for registration as a specialist within the discipline.
What you can study
Students undertake a plan of study related to their chosen specialty or field under the guidance of a supervisor which includes a component in basic and clinical sciences, a major clinical component in the nominated specialty, and a research project and report.
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Clinical Dentistry
Placement courses
Outplacement to major hospitals such as the Royal Brisbane and Royal Children's Hospitals, Brisbane Private Hospital, Queensland Health facilities and external health care establishments in Brisbane will occur as part of the discipline training.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
BDSc (Hons I or IIA) or equivalent and minimum two years of graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment.
Additional application information
Due to limited places, offers will only be made after the closing date of April 30. Up to two domestic students and two international students may be accepted in each discipline.
This program has an extended academic year consisting of 35 teaching weeks and commences in mid-January each year.
Dental Board of Australia policy prevents dentists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. Students must provide serological evidence of their status in relation to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV) and be registered with the Dental Board of Australia for the duration of the program. TB screening is also required in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations.
Students must complete a Senior First Aid Certificate prior to their studies and a CPR competency recertification course prior to years 2 and 3 of the program.
Overseas trained applicants who are short-listed for selection may be required to undertake a theory and clinical skills assessment (contact School of Dentistry for further information).
Apply online
Apply online to the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
BDSc (Hons I or IIA) or equivalent and minimum two years of graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained applicants may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment.
Additional application requirements
Overseas trained applicants who are short-listed for selection may be required to undertake a theory and clinical skills assessment at the Dental School. Such applicants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs incurred in undertaking the assessment. An exam fee of A$3,500 (subject to approval) will be charged for the clinical assessment. Successful applicants will have the fee deducted from their tuition fees.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 058537K
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 47750
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 55200
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Annual CPR recertification (approx $55)
- Dental Board registration (approx total $1,635)
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)
- Laptop computer ($1,500-$2,000).
- In addition to transport and accommodation costs, an examination fee of A$3,500 will be charged for the clinical assessment. Successful applicants will have the fee deducted from their tuition fees.
- Digital SLR clinical camera ($3,000-$4,000)
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Careers
This coursework degree is a program for training dental specialists. Based on specialisation: Endodontist, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Maxillofacial Radiologist, Paediatric Dentist, Oral Pathologist, Oral Medicine Specialist, Prosthodontist.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Dental Association
Accreditation body
- Australian Dental Council
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
To complete the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #48 comprising -
- common core courses in basic and clinical sciences;
- clinical courses within a field of dental science selected by the student and approved by the Executive Dean; and
- a research project and report.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.
