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Doctor Of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)

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    Mode
    Full Time
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    Level
    PhD
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    Duration
    6 Years
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    Intake
    Jun & Sep
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    Tution Fees
    N/A

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) programme may be undertaken by coursework which leads to specialist registration. The degree of DClinDent is awarded on the basis of submission of a dissertation and the completions of course work including clinical practice.

 The dissertation should give evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform research, that the candidate has shown originality and independence, and that the candidate has made a significant contribution to knowledge in the particular field towards improving oral healthcare delivery.

 Completed and successful dissertation should be accepted by the panel of examiners appointed by the university.

 The research should be of a kind which a diligent and competent student is expected to complete within the four years of the study programme.

 Candidates attend lectures, seminars, practical sessions, lab work, clinical work and other relevant activities according to the prescribed content of the programme.

 Additional training is provided in the practical aspects of extended patient care and patient-oriented research in the field of Orthodontics, including the ethics of clinical research and effective communication of clinical research results.

Candidates also prepare a cumulative log summarising the practical work performed in the field of Orthodontics for presentation to the supervisors or examiners if requested at the interim and final examinations.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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Entry Requirements

Local Applicants Minimum Requirement Coursework • BDS or equivalent • 2 years clinical experience of continuous clinical work experience after graduation from dental school Dissertation • Proposal submission with the application form Other Requirement Coursework • 2 referee reports • Passed entrance interview or prescribed test Valuable aspects for consideration Coursework • successful completion of the Primary Examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons(RACDS), Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDS) or equivalent • Postgraduate degree involving clinical training • evidence in research publications would be highly regarded

 

Health Status : Applicants to clinical programmes need to provide evidence to the University that they are free from Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C upon acceptance into the programme.

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