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Community Dentistry

University of Otago
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Tuition AUD 54,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 34,587 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Dunedin City, New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The Community Dentistry at University of Otago is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Community Dentistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: AUD 54,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 34,587 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Dunedin, New Zealand

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Community Dentistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methods and Dental Epidemiology
  2. Dental Health Services
  3. Thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Faculty of Dentistry.
  • Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions:
  • have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery of a university in New Zealand;
  • have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the degree.
  • Gather and scan your supporting documents before you start. As you go through the online application, you will be required to upload your supporting documents as follows:

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 54,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 34,587 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: AUD 54,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 34,587 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Otago directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About University of Otago

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    University of Otago

    Dunedin City, New Zealand

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    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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