Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Dental Science in Dentistry in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
70,894
(c. USD41,345.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Dentistry extends far beyond just teeth. It involves collaborating within a team to enhance oral health, which plays a vital role in overall well-being. Dental professionals focus on preventing oral diseases while diagnosing and managing various oral conditions. Their roles are diverse—some operate family-centered general practices, others serve in hospitals or community clinics assisting medically or socially vulnerable patients, and some pursue advanced training to specialize in fields ranging from pediatric dentistry to forensic dentistry and oral surgery. Blending art and science, dentistry spans the full scope of oral health care, benefiting everyone in society.
This demanding profession requires exceptional hand-eye coordination, precision, and a deep knowledge of craniofacial biology, anatomy, pathology, and biomaterials, alongside strong communication abilities. Dentists lead oral health teams, diagnosing conditions and delivering personalized treatment plans for each patient.
For those exploring dentistry as a career, it offers immense diversity and continuous professional growth as you maintain and advance your clinical expertise.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
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.
Tuition
NZD
70,894