Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

at Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

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Year 1

Students must complete the following courses:

• Clinical Sciences - 8007DOH
• Knowledge and clinical practice - 8010DOH_Y1
• Research Proposal - 8008DOH
• Knowledge and clinical practice - 8010DOH_Y2
   

Year 2

Students must complete the following courses:

• Advanced knowledge and clinical practice I - 8020DOH_Y1
• Research Project - 8004DOH_P1
• Advanced knowledge and clinical practice I - 8020DOH_Y2
• Research Project - 8004DOH_P2
   

Year 3

Students must complete the following courses:

• Advanced knowledge and clinical practice II - 8030DOH_Y1
• Research Project - 8004DOH_P3
• Advanced knowledge and clinical practice II - 8030DOH_Y2
• Research Project - 8004DOH_P4
   

For admission to the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, International applicants must:
 

• hold a Bachelor degree in Dentistry or equivalent (five year program);
• have a minimum of two years clinical experience post-graduation;
• be eligible for general or limited registration with the Dental Board of Australia or Dental Council (New Zealand);
• successfully complete an interview process.

International students

An International student is one who is not:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
• a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
   

Tuition fee - $63,000 (80 CP)
 

Work-integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.
 

In this program, you will spend time in the work/professional environment at Griffith University's Dentistry and Oral Health Clinic (648 hours). Accordingly, students are required to meet the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and may be required to provide evidence of immunisation status to demonstrate compliance with the Queensland Health Policy for Immunisation of Health Care Workers. Details of any requirements will be advised during the course of your program.