Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Dental Technology in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught and Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
47,099
(c. USD27,295.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Dental technology represents the technical aspect of dentistry where professionals craft devices to enhance patients' appearance, speech, or chewing function. As vital members of the dental team, technicians apply their knowledge of dental materials and fabrication expertise to reconstruct teeth. Working behind the scenes in dental laboratories, these specialists create artificial teeth and removable orthodontic devices without direct patient interaction.
This field operates internationally, with skilled dental technicians being highly sought-after worldwide. New Zealand-trained technicians are particularly valued by international employers due to their advanced expertise. Across New Zealand and Australia, commercial dental laboratories employ these professionals, serving private practices, military dental units, hospitals, and public dental health programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant must present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study, and
have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Technology (if studying by papers and thesis), or
have been awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Technology (if studying by thesis only), or
have alternative qualifications and experience acceptable to the Dean of Dentistry (in considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be given to the detail of the course of study followed, as well as the applicant's performance).
Applicants whose previous qualifications do not include the degree of Bachelor of Dental Technology will be required, as a prerequisite for the thesis, to have passed a suitable paper in research methodology.
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.
Every applicant must present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study, and
have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Technology (if studying by papers and thesis), or
have been awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Technology (if studying by thesis only), or
have alternative qualifications and experience acceptable to the Dean of Dentistry (in considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be given to the detail of the course of study followed, as well as the applicant's performance).
Applicants whose previous qualifications do not include the degree of Bachelor of Dental Technology will be required, as a prerequisite for the thesis, to have passed a suitable paper in research methodology.
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
47,099