Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
Program code
5699
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$73,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
If you are a qualified dentist, this degree will provide you with an avenue to pursue high-level studies and develop advanced clinical skills.
This program is offered with the following majors:
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extended degree.
Attendance information
This program will be delivered full-time, on-campus (at the Gold Coast) with some clinical experience in the outplacement facilities of the School.
All students will be required to participate in one undergraduate teaching session per week. Undergraduate teaching is an important component of postgraduate coursework degrees as it facilitates the ability of postgraduate students to deepen and widen their understanding of a dental specialty by being placed in a position where they have to transfer knowledge in a clear and concise manner to more junior colleagues. However, in sensitivity to the relative large workloads that postgraduate students have, their involvement in such teaching will be limited.
Students will be encouraged to attend continuing education courses of relevance to their area of study both locally and nationally. Once sufficiently senior, they may contribute to Griffith CPD provision for general practitioners. Occasional attendance at international congresses will be encouraged at the student's own expense or subsidised on occasion by industry or grants.
The School of Medicine and Dentistry delivers electronic assessment via ExamSoft's Examplify application. Students enrolled in this program are required to have access to a portable computer device (laptop or tablet) that can be taken on campus to complete examination and assessment activities. This device must meet the minimum system requirements for Examplify.
The School has a small number of loan devices that may be available to students who do not have access to a personal device. Students must apply for access to loan devices in the lead up to an examination or assessment. Please note the School cannot guarantee a loan device will be available for every applicant.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.
In this program, you will spend time in the work/professional environment at Griffith University's Dentistry and Oral Health Clinic (648 hours). Accordingly, students are required to meet the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and may be required to provide evidence of immunisation status to demonstrate compliance with the Queensland Health Policy for Immunisation of Health Care Workers. Details of any requirements will be advised during the course of your program.
Program accreditation
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC).
Professional recognition
Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHRPA) subject to meeting any additional requirements that may be stipulated by the Dental Board of Australia. As these requirements may change from time to time, students should contact AHPRA to confirm registration requirements.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (5699)
If the fee rate for your program is not displayed above, please contact Student Connect for assistance.
Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia
Additional fee information
Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:
First aid certificate; immunisations; uniforms; a portable computer device (laptop or tablet) and expenses associated with placements such as travel and accommodation; dental kits and tools as stipulated for each year. As well, there are Fit for Professional Practice Placement costs such as Blue Card and Police Check. For more information, please visit the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Health Placement Support Hub webpages.