Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Dental Public Health in Westmead Australia | The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney
|
Westmead Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
56,500
(c. USD39,589.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Dental Public Health program emphasizes preventing oral diseases and enhancing community-wide dental health, especially for underserved groups. Students will develop expertise in monitoring oral health trends, conducting research, and improving dental care systems and service provision.
This program caters to licensed Australian dentists pursuing specialist accreditation, as well as other dental professionals, international practitioners, and non-dental health workers involved in oral health initiatives.
As a postgraduate coursework degree, the Master of Dental Public Health equips students with advanced capabilities in oral health monitoring, policy creation, community prevention strategies, health education initiatives, research methodologies, and healthcare system optimization. Dentists who complete this program may qualify for specialist registration in public health dentistry with Australia's Dental Board.
The curriculum includes mandatory coursework in dental service systems, community oral health, and preventive dentistry, along with capstone and research components. Students may also select additional electives to fulfill degree requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Master of Dental Public Health requires:
a bachelor or doctoral degree (or equivalent) in dentistry, or a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, and
a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent, and
performance in an interview.
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
If applicable, a copy of your current AHPRA Dental Registration certificate for domestic applicants, Evidence of current overseas practicing Dental registration certificate which shows the expiry date for international applicants. If the document is issued in a language other than English, please provide the original together with an official English translation.
a criminal record check before you are considered for admissions and undertake a clinical placement in a NSW Department of Health Facility if admitted. For international candidates, you need to submit a Criminal Record Check from your own Country at the time of application. If the document is issued in a language other than English, please provide the original together with an official English translation.
current detailed Resume outlining employment history, academic history, and relevant experience and achievements in clinical dentistry or public health or research.
contact details of two work related referees including their name, position, telephone and e-mail address.
a statement of intent explaining why you wish to undertake this course and the outcomes you hope to achieve.
IELTS score- A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing
a bachelor or doctoral degree (or equivalent) in dentistry, or a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, and
a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent, and
performance in an interview.
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
If applicable, a copy of your current AHPRA Dental Registration certificate for domestic applicants, Evidence of current overseas practicing Dental registration certificate which shows the expiry date for international applicants. If the document is issued in a language other than English, please provide the original together with an official English translation.
a criminal record check before you are considered for admissions and undertake a clinical placement in a NSW Department of Health Facility if admitted. For international candidates, you need to submit a Criminal Record Check from your own Country at the time of application. If the document is issued in a language other than English, please provide the original together with an official English translation.
current detailed Resume outlining employment history, academic history, and relevant experience and achievements in clinical dentistry or public health or research.
contact details of two work related referees including their name, position, telephone and e-mail address.
a statement of intent explaining why you wish to undertake this course and the outcomes you hope to achieve.
IELTS score- A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing
Tuition
AUD
56,500