Overview

Within this Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Phd from The University of Western Australia programmes are offered in the following specialist areas (Dento-maxillofacial Radiology, Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry) and taught by experienced specialists in their field, subject to availability of places each year in a beginning of year intake.

Key facts

On completion of the DClinDent programme you'll be eligible for registration as a dental specialist with appropriate registration bodies in Australia and New Zealand.

The clinics and laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art digital technologies including CBCT, CADCAM and 3dMD in addition to rotary endodontics and surgical microscopes and the latest research infrastructure.

Career Pathways

Graduates are eligible for registration as specialists in the appropriate discipline with the relevant registration authorities in Australia and New Zealand in their chosen field, provided they are eligible for registration as a dentist.

The course consists of didactic work, clinical practice, laboratory and research work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dental Research Methodology

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiography and Radiology

Biostatistics

Dento-maxillofacial Radiology Theory

Endodontics Theory

Oral Medicine Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 068911K

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

at least two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent in the practice of general dentistry; and

current registration as a dentist in Australia.

Applicants must be eligible and remain registered for the duration of the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

79900 AUD / year

≈ 79900 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

45800 AUD / year

≈ 45800 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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