Learn a challenging and rewarding profession and be responsible for improving the oral health of individuals and the wider community.
Develop all the scientific, theoretical and clinical skills to practice in oral health therapy.
The Doctor of Dental Surgery is a masters-level qualification for training general dental practitioners.
The Doctor of Dental Surgery is a professional graduate degree that provides ideal training for a career as an outstanding dentist.
First you need to meet the entry requirements for your undergraduate degree.
The Doctor of Dental Surgery has specific prerequisite and grade entry requirements, including completion of relevant studies in anatomy, biochemistry and physiology at a second-year level. Students applying for standard entry must also complete the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).
The University also offers guaranteed entry to high–achieving domestic and international students who have completed an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia based on your ATAR.
Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars are guaranteed a place into the graduate degree of their choice following successful completion of their undergraduate degree.
Find out more about our graduate degrees and get support with your application. Speak to our expert staff online, via phone or at an upcoming event. You can also register to learn more about your course options and opportunities via email.
Learn in an advanced learning environment at the forefront of oral health, state-of-the-art technologies and international collaborations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Subjects are delivered by highly qualified academics, with research experience from leading universities around the world.
In your final year, you have a unique opportunity to experience working in a private practice setting, where you’ll learn how to run a small dental clinic.