Master of Dental Public Health
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Public Health
Overview
- The Master of Dental Public Health at the University of Sydney is designed for dental professionals and oral-health practitioners who wish to specialise in public health dentistry and influence oral health outcomes at a population level. The curriculum includes core units in oral health services, population oral health, preventive dentistry, and elective/capstone units in research or service delivery.
- Students develop advanced competencies in designing, implementing and evaluating oral‐health promotion and disease prevention programmes, conducting oral health surveillance, analysing policy and service systems, and working with vulnerable and marginalised populations.
- Upon graduation, students will be well-positioned for roles in government health departments, state and federal oral health services, community and Indigenous oral health, academia, research, and advocacy. The programme aligns with accreditation by the Australian Dental Council (ADC) for recognition of public health dentistry specialist status.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Doctoral degree in Dentistry.
- Or hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a Master of Public Health (or equivalent) for non-dentistry applicants.
- Meet English language proficiency requirements (for international applicants).
- Interview or other selection assessment as required by the Faculty.
Minimum Education
Bachelor Degree
Admission Process:
- Confirm you meet the prior qualification requirement (Dentistry or equivalent) and English language proficiency.
- Prepare academic transcripts, CV or resume (showing relevant experience in dentistry/oral health may help), and any documentation of English proficiency.
- Apply online via the University of Sydney’s admissions portal by the relevant intake date.
- Faculty assesses the application on academic merit, previous qualification, interview (if required) and available places.
- If offered admission, accept the offer, enrol and commence study in the designated semester.
- Complete the required 48 credit points of coursework (including core units, electives/capstone/research units).
