Details
University Location | Melbourne, Victoria |
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City Population | 5.3 million |
Student Population | 54,000 |
Int'l Student Population | 23,760 |
Main Campus | Parkville (Melbourne) |
Program Campus | Parkville |
Program Duration | 4 years |
Estimated Annual Tuition | AUD$97,536 (2024 fees; subject to increase) |
Semester Intake | January |
Next Available Intake | 2025 |
Application Deadline | July 26, 2024* |
International Places | 40 (98 total) |
Overview
Located in the city of Melbourne, the University of Melbourne Dental School is an advanced learning environment at the forefront of oral health, state-of-the-art technologies and international collaborations. According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject (Dentistry), the University of Melbourne is ranked at #1 in Australia and at #25 in the world.
The four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program is delivered by highly qualified academics with research experience from leading universities around the world. The program places emphasis on pre-clinical practical classes and clinical patient treatments in all specialties of dentistry and teaches you to prepare, develop, execute and write a small research project for publication.
As a Melbourne dentistry student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technologies and new learning infrastructure, including a 100-seat pre-clinical laboratory and the new Melbourne University Dental Clinic for advanced clinical teaching. The DDS leads to registration as a general dental practitioner with the Dental Practice Board in Australia and New Zealand.
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Program
The Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery creates a new benchmark of education in dentistry. Employing state-of-the-art technologies, the DDS uses new learning infrastructure, including a 100-seat pre-clinical laboratory and the new Melbourne University Dental Clinic, for advanced clinical teaching.
The DDS uses the latest scientific evidence in oral health to impart the expertise, skills and knowledge related to all areas of clinical dental practice. It includes the teaching of advanced treatment options such as dental implants, all-ceramic restorations, and use of advanced materials.
The program commences with the introduction of specialized oral health subjects to allow you to enter the clinic as quickly as possible to maximize the experience in all aspects and phases of clinical treatment.
Teaching Blocks 1 & 2
In the first 3 years, the course is structured around 8-week teaching blocks. Teaching Blocks 1 and 2 are in the first half of the year followed by 1 week of revision and examination preparation, 2 weeks of assessment, and 2 weeks of vacation/supplementary assessment.
Teaching Blocks 3 & 4
Teaching Blocks 3 and 4 are in the second half of the year with 1 week’s vacation scheduled between the end of Teaching Block 3 and the commencement of Teaching Block 4. Teaching Block 4 is followed by 1 week of revision, 2 weeks of assessment, then a period of vacation/supplementary assessment.
Final Year
The final year of the degree is structured around 9-week teaching blocks. It comprises one subject in Teaching Blocks 1 and 2 and one subject in Teaching Blocks 3 and 4.
Clinical Practice
In the final year subjects, you’ll spend 36 weeks in clinical settings, including the planned University of Melbourne private dental clinic, community health centres, and rural community clinics, which will include provision of oral health care to the aboriginal community. In addition, you’ll learn how to run a private practice based on a small business model.
Admission Requirements
1. Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline at a recognized international university within the past 10 years. GPA weightings will be applied by weighting the final year x2, third year x2, second year x1.
2. Prerequisites
Prerequisite second-year subjects (1 semester each) in human anatomy, human physiology, and biochemistry (approved by Melbourne) are required. For all three courses, the prerequisites must have been completed no more than 10 years prior to commencing. To see if your courses meet the prerequisites, please go to the University of Melbourne’s prerequisites page. Select the dropdown menu titled “List of assessed subjects” and click “International” to download the current list of subjects.
3. Admissions test
You must have completed either the Canadian DAT, US DAT (Melbourne does not list minimum score; however, competitive average is generally 20–21), or GAMSAT. Carving portion of the Canadian DAT is neither required nor considered. Exam results must be from within the last 4 years (January 1, 2021 to July 30, 2024). OzTREKK will not submit Melbourne DDS applications with scores below 16 overall and 16 in each section.
Admission Timeline
*While applications for the 2025 intake close July 26, 2024, you’re encouraged to apply as early as possible.
2025 Intake Application Timeline
Application deadline: July 26, 2024
Last date to submit prerequisite for assessment: July 11, 2024
Offers issued: Expected early October
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