Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry - Endodontics in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Professional Doctorate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
74,439
(c. USD43,467.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Endodontics is a dental specialty focused on the structure and diseases of the tooth pulp and surrounding root tissues. This field involves studying and applying clinical sciences related to healthy pulp biology, along with diagnosing, preventing, and treating pulp-related diseases and injuries. Endodontists serve as thoughtful practitioners, emerging leaders, and instructors in their specialty. Through advanced university training, they develop comprehensive theoretical knowledge, clinical expertise, and research capabilities in endodontics, playing a vital role in enhancing and sustaining quality oral healthcare for communities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
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, reports from three referees, and postgraduate English requirements (where applicable).
Admission to each of the endorsements within the programme is limited to the respective number of candidates determined by the Council annually on the basis of available resources.
Initial admission to the degree programme shall normally be provisional, and shall be confirmed after attaining at least a B+ grade in each of the first year papers (CLDN 910 and CLDN 920).
If admission to the degree programme is not confirmed, then either the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may approve provisional admission for a further period of up to one year or the candidate shall be required to enrol for another qualification or withdraw. If, after a period of extension, admission is not confirmed, the candidate shall be required to enrol for another qualification or withdraw.
IELTS - overall score of 7.5, with no individual band below 7.0.
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, reports from three referees, and postgraduate English requirements (where applicable).
Admission to each of the endorsements within the programme is limited to the respective number of candidates determined by the Council annually on the basis of available resources.
Initial admission to the degree programme shall normally be provisional, and shall be confirmed after attaining at least a B+ grade in each of the first year papers (CLDN 910 and CLDN 920).
If admission to the degree programme is not confirmed, then either the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may approve provisional admission for a further period of up to one year or the candidate shall be required to enrol for another qualification or withdraw. If, after a period of extension, admission is not confirmed, the candidate shall be required to enrol for another qualification or withdraw.
IELTS - overall score of 7.5, with no individual band below 7.0.
Tuition
NZD
74,439