Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics)
What you’ll study
The program will be directed by Associate Professor Dale Howes and presented by specialist clinicians and researchers. This course will be based primarily at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, with some sessions at the Sydney Dental Hospital.
The program is primarily clinical based with blocks of seminars and preclinical sessions.
You will also be required to complete a research project in the field of prosthodontics or restorative dentistry, under the supervision of an academic staff member.
This course has a mandatory professional practice work component where subject to contract with the Local Health District (LHD), you may be paid for some clinical sessions (conditions apply), once enrolled in the course.
Unit of study table: Prosthodontics
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
- submit an English Language Declaration Form. Please complete the following form and upload it to your application: https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/courses/medicine-and-health/sds-english-language-declaration-form.pdf.
- a copy of current AHPRA Dental Registration certificate for domestic applicants; Evidence of current overseas practicing Dental registration certificate which shows the expiry date for international applicants. If the document is issued in a language other than English, please provide the original together with an official English translation.
- a criminal record check before you are considered for admissions and undertake a clinical placement in a NSW Department of Health Facility if admitted. Please refer to http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/Pages/default.aspx and https://sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks/police-check.html for further information; For international candidates, you need to submit a Criminal Record Check from your own Country at the time of application. If the document is issued in a language other than English, please provide the original together with an official English translation.
- current detailed Resumé outlining evidence of position as a Dentist employment history and relevant experience.
- contact details of two work related referees including their name, position, telephone and e-mail address.
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Please submit your application directly through our portal.
Applications open | Applications close |
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1 September, 2 years prior to the commencement year | 31 May 2025 for 2026 intake |