About the course

Dentistry is not just about teeth. It is about working as part of a team to promote good oral health – a key factor in good general health. Dentists help prevent oral diseases and diagnose and treat oral conditions. Dentists have many roles, they can have family-based general dental practices, they may work in hospitals or community clinics with patients who are medically or socially disadvantaged, or they may undertake further postgraduate study and specialise in areas as diverse as paediatric dentistry to forensic dentistry and oral surgery. Dentistry is both an art and a science. It covers the spectrum of oral health and supports all people in our community.

　　Dentistry is a challenging profession that combines a high degree of manual dexterity and precision with a thorough understanding of craniofacial biology, anatomy, pathology, biomaterials, and excellent communication skills. As a dentist, you are the leader of the oral health team and can diagnose and carry out treatment planned for each patient's oral needs.

　　If you are considering a career as a dentist, you can look forward to a health profession that provides considerable variety and lifelong learning as you work to maintain your practising standards. 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: Not available

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

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Otago

A candidate must apply for admission1 to the degree by submitting the following in the first instance:

　　a curriculum vitae,

　　an abstract and/or brief description of the work including a list of the published original contributions upon which the application is based, and

　　a statutory declaration identifying the submitted work as original and stating that it has not previously been accepted for another qualification at any university or equivalent institution. Where co-authored work is submitted those parts which are a candidate’s own work should be identified, whereupon the University will review and advise if a case for the award of the degree exists.

　　Where the case for an award exists, every candidate shall submit a digital copy of the work2 upon which the application is based together with a narrative summary of the body of work of 5000-10000 words, which clearly describes the impact of the work or contribution to the relevant discipline or area of practice, and the required entry fee.

　　In exceptional circumstances, and with the prior approval of the Senate, unpublished material may be submitted as part of the work.

　　Additional work, published or unpublished, may be submitted as appendices in support of the application.

　　IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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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