Graduate Diploma in Dentistry (80320)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course familiarises students with current methodologies used by Australian-trained dentists.
It provides students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes in the related health and social disciplines required to competently practise dentistry in Australia.
All major subjects taught to undergraduate dentists are covered and the course can aid in students' preparation for the final Australian Dental Council (ADC) examination.
Structure
Note: This course is not available in 2020.
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised |
Take all units (48 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | DENT5631 | Primary Dental Care | 3 weeks full-time | |
| S1 | DENT5632 | Endodontics | 3 hours per week | |
| N/A | DENT5633 | Removable Prosthodontics | 3 hours per week | |
| S2 | DENT5634 | Oral Diagnosis and Oral Radiography | 3 hours per week | |
| S2 | DENT5635 | Dento-Alveolar Surgery | 3 hours per week | |
| N/A | DENT5636 | Periodontics | 3 hours per week | |
| N/A | DENT5637 | Paedodontics and Orthodontics | 3 hours per week | |
| N/A | DENT5638 | Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry | 3 hours per week |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) (i) a bachelor's degree in dentistry, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) passed the first examination from the Australian Dental Council (ADC), unless the applicant is from a country which is exempt from the ADC examinations;
or
(b) a level and duration of education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
Institution
