Master of Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
The Master of Clinical Dentistry is This program is not available to International students..
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5381
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in dental science (UQ) or equivalent and minimum two years graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained dentists may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment.
Additional application information
Due to limited places in the program, offers will only be made to the best applicants after the closing date of April 30.
The Dental Board of Queensland policy prevents dentists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. New students must provide serological evidence of their status in relation to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV). Students are also required to undertake TB screening in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations.
Students are required to complete a Senior First Aid Certificate prior to their studies. Part-time students must also complete a CPR competency recertification course prior to the second half of the program.
This program has an extended academic year of 36 teaching weeks and commences in mid-January each year.
Overseas trained applicants (Australian citizens/permanent residents) may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment. For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, this program requires a higher level of English proficiency than the UQ minimum. IELTS overall 7, speaking 7, writing 6 is required.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Dentistry
Email: dentistry@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 8166 or 07 3365 8104
This program is not available to International students.
Why study the Master of Clinical Dentistry?
A program offering postgraduate studies in Clinical Dentistry with an emphasis or focus in an area(s) of interest (not a recognised specialty). Completion of this program will not qualify graduates for specialist registration nor will it permit the graduate to register and practise in Australia unless they have obtained a primary bachelors degree in dentistry from an Australian, New Zealand or UK university or passed the Australian Dental Council (ADC) registration examinations.
The program is intended to enhance clinical skills and knowledge at a postgraduate level and may generate interest in further postgraduate study in clinical dentistry.
What you can study
The program consists of basic science/dental science courses and a major clinical component in an area of interest approved by the School.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Clinical Dentistry.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Outplacement to Queensland Health dental clinics/teaching hospitals in Brisbane or outer Brisbane will occur.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in dental science (UQ) or equivalent and minimum two years graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained dentists may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment.
Additional application information
Due to limited places in the program, offers will only be made to the best applicants after the closing date of April 30.
The Dental Board of Queensland policy prevents dentists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. New students must provide serological evidence of their status in relation to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV). Students are also required to undertake TB screening in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations.
Students are required to complete a Senior First Aid Certificate prior to their studies. Part-time students must also complete a CPR competency recertification course prior to the second half of the program.
This program has an extended academic year of 36 teaching weeks and commences in mid-January each year.
Overseas trained applicants (Australian citizens/permanent residents) may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment. For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, this program requires a higher level of English proficiency than the UQ minimum. IELTS overall 7, speaking 7, writing 6 is required.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in dental science (UQ) or equivalent and minimum two years graduate clinical experience. Overseas trained dentists may be required to undertake a theory & clinical skills assessment.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Annual CPR recertification (approx $55)
- Dental Board registration (approx total $545 full-time student, $1090 part-time student)
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)
- Key deposit (approx $75)
- In addition to transport and accommodation costs, an examination fee of A$3,500 will be charged for the clinical assessment. Successful applicants will have the fee deducted from their tuition fees.
Program rules for the Master of Clinical Dentistry
To complete the Master of Clinical Dentistry
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Clinical Dentistry, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 comprising -
- major clinical component (#12);
- basic science/dental science courses (#4).
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
