The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) degree at University of Melbourne is for general dentists who wish to become specialists. The (DCD) degree is designed to provide the opportunity to advance professional knowledge and skills in one of the specialist areas to an expert level and engage new and emerging relevant fields of study.
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
An undergraduate degree in dentistry or equivalent.
At least two years full-time, continuous clinical work experience after graduation from dental school.
This does NOT include an intern year.
Completion of professional development courses, postgraduate diplomas and a strong record in research publications would be highly regarded.
If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Course structure, credit points and subject sequence
Refer to the institution course handbook.
Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.
