Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

For admission to the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, International applicants must:

• hold a Bachelor degree in Dentistry or equivalent (five year program);
• have a minimum of two years clinical experience post-graduation;
• be eligible for general or limited registration with the Dental Board of Australia or Dental Council (New Zealand);
• successfully complete an interview process.

An international student is a person who is not Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, a Pacific Engagement visa holder or the holder of a permanent resident/humanitarian visa.

This program is available to International students for study in Australia at Griffith University.

International students applying to study on-campus in Australia will require a student visa or another type of visa which does not preclude them from studying in Australia.

You can apply for admission online OR via a Griffith University registered agent.

There are limited places available for this program. Selection for admission is competitive as the number of applicants generally exceeds the places available.

Confirmation of a place in this program will be sent to applicants, when they have accepted the offer, and met all conditions listed in the offer. When the limit is reached and there are no available places, applicants will be notified that the program is full.

Applicants awarded an offer are not permitted to defer an offer and should reapply for the next available intake.

Applicants awarded a confirmed place are not permitted to defer or change campus. Should you be unable to arrive on time to commence this program, you must re-apply for entry in the next available intake.

International - Application process

All applications must be received by Griffith International before 30 June 2024 (AEST) to be considered for entry into this program in 2025 and must include English language test results (if required).

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0
• OR the Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
• OR the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 65 with no score less than 65
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 94 (no score less than 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking).

English test results must be no more than two years old.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) pathway is not accepted for this program.

The above requirements are HIGHER than the requirements stipulated in University policy. Applicants should refer to the following procedure for further information:

• Admission Procedure

The requirement to demonstrate an IELTS (Academic) of 7.0 or an equivalent level of proficiency in English will apply to all International students with the exception of those students who are admitted via one of the following English admission pathways which are exempt from the completion of the English language enhancement course:

• Satisfactory completion of one of the qualifications specified in the following schedule:
• English Language Proficiency Schedule
• Satisfactory completion within the past five years of at least two years full-time equivalent of post-secondary, higher education sector accredited associate degree or degree level study or equivalent in a country specified in the above Schedule A in which the language of instruction and assessment/examination for the entire two years was in English.
• Satisfactory completion within the past five years (from Canada [excluding Quebec], New Zealand, Australia, Republic of Ireland, United States or United Kingdom) of senior secondary, post-secondary, higher education sector accredited associate degree or degree level study or equivalent for at least two years full-time equivalent.

Applicants are advised that the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) requires Dentists to demonstrate English language skills that are suitable for registration as stated above. Further information is available on the Ahpra website.

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

• Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• View credit precedents for this program