Overview

The Clinical Dentistry course from Adelaide University is a combined clinical training and research program. In three years of full-time study, you’ll gain expert clinical and research skills in your specific specialist discipline.

You'll choose from the following five areas of specialisation:

Endodontics
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Special Needs Dentistry.

Experience cutting-edge dental technologies in the Adelaide Dental Hospital while also completing clinical placements at public healthcare facilities. Cultivate academic research skills through the presentation of a research dissertation and foster a deep understanding of the intricate relationships between oral health and wellbeing. Contribute significantly to the field of oral health with Adelaide University. Transform from a competent general practitioner into a specialised dental clinician.

Career opportunities:

Redefine your capabilities and make an impact in the field of dentistry with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry. Successful graduates are eligible for specialty registration in Australia through the Dental Board of Australia.

Depending on your specialisation, careers can include:

Orthodontist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist
Endodontist
Special Needs Dentist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods, Experimental Design & Ethics
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Research
Specialist Clinical Endodontics I
Spec Clin Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology I
Specialist Clinical Orthodontics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, 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

PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115785F

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent or higher AND at least two years of general practice, plus:

Applicants must have:

an Honours (research training) degree; OR
Successful completion of the Primary Examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons; OR
Successful completion of the Primary Examinations of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons (UK).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

78100 AUD / year

≈ 78100 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

60400 AUD / year

≈ 60400 AUD / year

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