Details
| University Location | Melbourne, Victoria |
|---|---|
| City Population | 4.8 million |
| Student Population | 69,000 |
| Int'l Student Population | 27,000 |
| Main Campus | Parkville (Melbourne) |
| Program Campus | Parkville |
| Program Duration | 4 years |
| Estimated Annual Tuition | $88,864 AUD (2021 fees; subject to increase) |
| Semester Intake | January |
| Next Available Intake | 2022 |
| Application Deadline | TBA* |
| International Places | 25 – 30 (98 total) |
Overview
Located in the city of Melbourne, the Melbourne Dental School is an advanced learning environment at the forefront of oral health, state-of-the-art technologies and international collaborations.
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.
Program
The program begins with the introduction of specialized oral health subjects to allow you to enter the clinic as quickly as possible to maximize your experience in all aspects and phases of clinical treatment.
As part of the four-year, full-time degree, you will spend significant time in provision of patient care, and clinical methods, as well as undertake a two-year research project in oral health. In the final year, you will have the unique opportunity to experience working in a private practice setting, where you will learn how to run a small dental clinic.
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 first of the final three years by 1, the second year by 2 and the final year by 2.
2. Prerequisites
Prerequisite second-year subjects (one 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 drop-down 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 (no minimum score required; 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 2 years.
For more information, please read the Melbourne International Admissions Guide.
Admission Timeline
*Admissions Timeline for 2021 Intake
Last date to submit prerequisite for assessment: June 4, 2020
Application deadline for fee waiver: Apply before July 17, 2020
Application deadline: July 30, 2020. Applications are closed for the 2021 intake.
Last date to submit DAT results: July 30, 2020
Offers of admission issued: Early September
Deadline to accept (unconditional) offer of admission and pay deposit: Mid- to late September
Deadline to meet any conditions of offer: November 6, 2020
Enrollment deadline (unconditional offer): December 3, 2020
Enrollment deadline (conditional offer): January 6, 2021
Mandatory DDS Orientation: January 21 & 22, 2021
First day of class: January 25, 2021
“It has an amazing hands-on program with great professors.”
I love it! It has an amazing hands-on program with great professors. The University campus is also very beautiful.
It has an amazing hands-on program with great professors.
I love it! It has an amazing hands-on program with great professors. The University campus is also very beautiful.
Sydney SDoctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2019
Sydney SDoctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2019
“Professors are great and highly knowledgeable… very approachable and supportive”
University of Melbourne is amazing. It's very comprehensive and have most of specializations. Professors are great and highly knowledgeable, experienced and helpful! The school has access to a dental hospital which makes it even more desirable to study dentistry here as you get such more in-depth experience during your clinical sessions. The program is amazing! they recently made it full-year terms instead of semesters. This is very good as it allows students to connect and bet... Read More
Professors are great and highly knowledgeable… very approachable and supportive
University of Melbourne is amazing. It’s very comprehensive and have most of specializations. Professors are great and highly knowledgeable, experienced and helpful! The school has access to a dental hospital which makes it even more desirable to study dentistry here as you get such more in-depth experience during your clinical sessions. The program is amazing! they recently made it full-year terms instead of semesters. This is very good as it allows students to connect and better related the course material together. amazing professors! they are very knowledgeable and highly experienced as well as being very approachable and supportive.
Ali EDoctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2019
Ali EDoctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2019
“…they emphasize clinical work, and really want us to push ourselves to be the best clinicians possible”
I like it because they emphasize clinical work, and really want us to push ourselves to be the best clinicians possible. Educating students is one thing, but to inspire students to reach a certain level of clinical excellence is a whole new ball game. I'm living the dream every single day that I wake up. How many people can say that!
…they emphasize clinical work, and really want us to push ourselves to be the best clinicians possible
I like it because they emphasize clinical work, and really want us to push ourselves to be the best clinicians possible. Educating students is one thing, but to inspire students to reach a certain level of clinical excellence is a whole new ball game. I’m living the dream every single day that I wake up. How many people can say that!
Kunal MDoctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2019
Kunal MDoctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2019
“We are very advanced in terms of exposure to patients and simulation clinic”
I really love UniMelb, the campus is gorgeous and the atmosphere is great. It's a world renowned university and I am proud to be a student here. Only downfall is that there is not a lot of student spaces in the Dental Hospital for us to study or relax, since it is shared with all other staff working in the hospital. I am enjoying my program a lot, it's intense but manageable in my opinion. I love the mix of hands-on labs/simulation clinic, and the education side learning about ... Read More
We are very advanced in terms of exposure to patients and simulation clinic
I really love UniMelb, the campus is gorgeous and the atmosphere is great. It’s a world renowned university and I am proud to be a student here. Only downfall is that there is not a lot of student spaces in the Dental Hospital for us to study or relax, since it is shared with all other staff working in the hospital. I am enjoying my program a lot, it’s intense but manageable in my opinion. I love the mix of hands-on labs/simulation clinic, and the education side learning about diseases and treatments; etc. We are very advanced in terms of exposure to patients and simulation clinic, in comparison to other Canadian/American universities which is amazing. The administration is a little disorganized, as they are constantly changing our schedule which can be frustrating at times.
Brittany TDoctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2019
Brittany TDoctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2019
“This university definitely sets students up for returning back to Canada…”
I like that UoM focuses a lot on clinical practice. But they also focus a lot on theoretical knowledge in order for us to become knowledgeable and practical clinicians. This university definitely sets students up for returning back to Canada such as my colleague.
This university definitely sets students up for returning back to Canada…
I like that UoM focuses a lot on clinical practice. But they also focus a lot on theoretical knowledge in order for us to become knowledgeable and practical clinicians. This university definitely sets students up for returning back to Canada such as my colleague.
Kaho H.Doctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2018
Kaho H.Doctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2018
“There are also plenty of Canadians to ease the potential struggle of being away from home.”
My experience at the Dentistry program at the University of Melbourne has been wonderful so far. The cohort is relatively small at around 100 students so you get to know most of the people in your program. There are also plenty of Canadians to ease the potential struggle of being away from home. The program while demanding, does afford you the time to enjoy what Melbourne has to offer. It has a nice balance of theory mixed in with practical application of dentistry skills.
There are also plenty of Canadians to ease the potential struggle of being away from home.
My experience at the Dentistry program at the University of Melbourne has been wonderful so far. The cohort is relatively small at around 100 students so you get to know most of the people in your program. There are also plenty of Canadians to ease the potential struggle of being away from home. The program while demanding, does afford you the time to enjoy what Melbourne has to offer. It has a nice balance of theory mixed in with practical application of dentistry skills.
Ramiz A.Doctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2018
Ramiz A.Doctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2018
“Professors are approachable and care about student progress and learning.”
The program has been a really smooth transition from undergrad. The pre-clinical experience has been challenging but great and the facilities are top notch. Exams are fair and I really feel like I am learning a lot. Professors are approachable and care about student progress and learning.
Professors are approachable and care about student progress and learning.
The program has been a really smooth transition from undergrad. The pre-clinical experience has been challenging but great and the facilities are top notch. Exams are fair and I really feel like I am learning a lot. Professors are approachable and care about student progress and learning.
Alannah Anita-marie C.Doctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2018
Alannah Anita-marie C.Doctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Melbourne, 2018
Admissions OfficerAlexa Graham
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