Overview
Dental technicians are a crucial part of the dental team. They use their understanding of dental material science, and their skills of design and fabrication, to recreate people’s teeth.
The satisfaction comes from knowing you have made it possible for that person to smile again.
What is Dental Technology at University of Otago?
- Dental technicians work as part of the dental care team within a dental laboratory, and don’t have direct contact with patients.
- They design and construct artificial teeth (in various forms), and removable orthodontic appliances.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
- Dental Materials
- Dental Technology
- Oral Health Sciences for Dental Technology
- Biological Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Medicine Dentistry View 3 other PhDs in Dentistry in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- appropriate research experience; and
- for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.
Tuition Fee
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International
13184 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39552 USD for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
13184 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39552 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
Living costs for Dunedin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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