Doctor of Clinical Dentistry - Prosthodontics 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. USD43,292.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Prosthodontics focuses on repairing and substituting missing or impaired teeth through specialized dental care. Prosthodontists employ various dental materials to reconstruct teeth and oral tissues, considering all aspects of a patient's smile - including gums, lips, and facial structure. For intricate dental procedures, a collaborative team of dental experts is typically necessary, frequently guided by the prosthodontist.
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) program offers advanced education across ten dental specialties. Each specialized track equips graduate students with the expertise needed for specialist certification, while enhancing their analytical thinking, research capabilities, and clinical proficiency.
These programs combine hands-on clinical experience with research components, training students to become both skilled practitioners and expert consultants in their selected fields. The curriculum covers research methodologies, advanced clinical theory, and practical applications. Students must complete a thesis showcasing original contributions to their specialty's knowledge base.


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.

Tuition NZD 74,439

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