Master of Dentistry
Program code
5703
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
2 years full-time
Credit points
160
Indicative fee
$70,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
To be eligible for the award of Master of Dentistry (MDent), a student must acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below:
- gain 20 credit points for Year 1 foundation research courses;
- gain 60 credit points for Year 1 clinical courses;
- gain 10 credit points for the Year 2 research project;
- gain 70 credit points for Year 2 clinical courses;
- successfully complete all courses in a year before proceeding to the following year;
- complete professional experience, clinical experience/placement and other mandatory requirements (courses or components of courses incorporating clinical experience or other mandatory components need to be satisfactorily completed to satisfy degree requirements even though the overall performance would otherwise qualify the student to graduate).
Clinical experience
Students will be expected to undertake clinical work and placements in dental clinics external to Griffith University. Since clinical work will involve children, students will require a Queensland Government 'Blue Card'. There are additional requirements for clinical experience and placements. Students should contact the School of Medicine and Dentistry for further information. This clinical experience is critical to completion of the program and registration as a Dentist and should be perceived by students as mandatory.
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
All clinical courses within the program are designated for the purposes of the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy. A student who fails a designated course will be subject to review by the Health Assessment Board and may be excluded from the program. The Dean and Head of School will carefully monitor any instances of exclusion. The designated courses are as follows:
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 1 | 7401DOH_Y1 | General Dental Practice 2 | 20 |
| Tri 2 | 7401DOH_Y2 | General Dental Practice 2 | 20 |
| Tri 1 | 7402DOH_Y1 | Clinical Dental Sciences 5 | 5 |
| Tri 2 | 7402DOH_Y2 | Clinical Dental Sciences 5 | 5 |
| Tri 1 | 7403DOH_Y1 | General Dental Practice 3 | 5 |
| Tri 2 | 7403DOH_Y2 | General Dental Practice 3 | 5 |
| Tri 1 | 7540DOH_Y1 | Comprehensive Care II | 35 |
| Tri 1 | 7540DOH_Y2 | Comprehensive Care II | 35 |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework).
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.