About the course

Oral Medicine deals with the diagnosis and non-surgical management of a range of oral and facial conditions.These include oral mucosal disease, salivary gland disease including dry mouth, disorders of oral and facial sensation including oro-facial pain, and connective tissue pathology.

　　The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) degree provides graduate training in ten disciplines in dentistry. The aim of each discipline programme is to prepare graduate students to become registered specialists in that discipline. The programmes foster development of critical analysis, research skills, and advanced clinical skills that will be recognised for specialist registration.

　　The programmes include clinical research and clinical practice and prepare students to be both practitioners and advisory consultants in their chosen areas of specialisation. Within each programme, course work includes papers on research methods and practice, advanced clinical science, and advanced clinical practice. A candidate's research will be presented in a thesis and demonstrate a significant contribution to knowledge in a particular field. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: NZ$214,767

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Dunedin

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Otago

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Faculty of Dentistry.

　　Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions:

　　have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery of a university in New Zealand,

　　have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the degree.

　　Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record (normally with a grade average of a B+ or greater), their graduate experience and academic achievements, their commitment to the specific discipline, evidence that they are committed to ongoing education, and reports from three referees.

　　Internet-based TOEFL of 102 or better with a minimum of 24 in each section, or Paper-based TOEFL of 600 or better with a TWE (Test of Written English) of 5.0 or better, or IELTS (Academic) of 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7 in each band.

　　

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　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Otago. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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