Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants)

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) focuses on the clinical practice of oral implant restoration.Run every second year in even numbered years only, this diploma will upgrade your skills and clinical techniques in oral implant treatment for general dental practice.*Source:

QS World Rankings by subject, 2018.The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral implants) is suitable for qualified local and international dentists looking to build skills and clinical techniques in oral implant treatment for general dental practice.To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for coursework award courses in dentistry.The University of Sydney welcomes and encourages applications from students with disabilities, and from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

Where there are physical, intellectual, cultural, religious or other factors that impact on a student's ability to meet the inherent requirements, the University will make reasonable adjustments to assist the student to meet the requirements.

Please read the inherent requirements carefully as you consider your course choices.Please note that places in this course are limited and subject to strict enrolment quotas.

Admission criteria

A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) will hold a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution; or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.

In addition to this criteria, admission to this course requires: at least two years general dental practice experience and is currently working as a dental practitioner in Australia; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable; and all applicants must be fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) prior to admission to the program.

All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School.

What you'll study