Program Overview
The Dentistry at University of Otago is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 59,711 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 23,406 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dentistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Aesthetic Dentistry
- Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry
- Research Dissertation
- Rural Oral Health Care
- Principles of Medicine and Surgery for Rural Oral Health Care
- Advanced Principles in General Dental Practice
- Research Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, on the advice of the Admissions Sub-Committee of the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the Faculty of Dentistry, which must be satisfied that the applicant has the ability and experience to complete the programme.
- Every applicant shall hold the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery of the University of Otago or another equivalent dental qualification approved by the Admissions Sub-Committee and be a registered dental practitioner in his or her country of practice or residence.
- Applicants must have achieved a minimum grade point average of B+ over the 400- and 500-level papers of the qualifying degree and will normally be expected to have had relevant clinical experience of at least three years duration and/or have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry before admission to the programme.
- Admission to each endorsement is limited to a maximum of six candidates annually.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 59,711 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 23,406 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 59,711 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 23,406 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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
University of Otago
Dunedin City, New Zealand
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
