Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)

Program Code

DRCD

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Special Notes

The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology specialisation is not offered in 2023.

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a postgraduate coursework (Masters Extended) program available to both local and international students. The program prepares qualified dentists for specialist dental practice in the disciplines of:

  • Endodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Special Needs Dentistry.

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is an AQF Level 9 (Masters Extended) qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Condition of Enrolment: Students admitted into the program are required to maintain AHPRA registration and the appropriate  immunisations and clearances as a registered Professional.

Students will also have additional requirements for each Hospital site that must be met and maintained throughout their study.  

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Program Coordinator or Delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Further detail is located at: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/student-support/clinical-placements

Academic Program Rules for Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

There shall be a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.

Qualification Requirements
Academic Program: 

To qualify for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 6 units
  2. Research in the form of a research dissertation
  3. One specialisation to the value of 66 units from the following:
    • Endodontics
    • Periodontics
    • Orthodontics
    • Prosthodontics
    • Special Needs Dentistry
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Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:07:39