Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2013
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Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7511
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: BDSc with honours for not less than seven years; MDSc for not less than three years; PhD in an area of dental science.
Additional application information
A student may hold qualifications from another tertiary institution for not less than seven years which is considered equivalent to the Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) with honours and has carried out a substantial part of work associated with the proposed candidature at or in connection with this University.
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the School of Dentistry.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Health Sciences
Email: healthsciences@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 5342
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2013
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7511
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: BDSc with honours for not less than seven years; MDSc for not less than three years; PhD in an area of dental science.
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.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
Manager, Academic Administration - Faculty of Health Sciences
Phone: +61 7 3365 5342
Why study the Doctor of Dental Science?
As the highest academic award in dentistry, the Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc) is designed to give formal public recognition to scholars who have made outstanding contributions to dental science.
The DDSc award recognises a contribution to Dental Science acknowledged by the international community through publication, following an extended period of self-directed study and research in an area of Dental Science. A candidate is required to submit published works which will be examined for evidence of scholarship and achievement in the advancement of knowledge in an area of Dental Science.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: BDSc with honours for not less than seven years; MDSc for not less than three years; PhD in an area of dental science.
Additional application information
A student may hold qualifications from another tertiary institution for not less than seven years which is considered equivalent to the Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) with honours and has carried out a substantial part of work associated with the proposed candidature at or in connection with this University.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Awards from this University: BDSc with honours for not less than seven years; MDSc for not less than three years; PhD in an area of dental science.
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.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Dental Science
The eligibility for the degree is assessed on the basis of the published scholarly writings, which in quality and magnitude are expected to surpass the level required for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Refer to DDSc rules for further information.
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.
