Program Overview
The Dental Public and Primary Health at The University of Western Australia 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 Dental Public and Primary Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dental Public and Primary Health 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 Dental Public Health
- Oral Health Care Provision
- Oral Health Promotion
- Management and Financing of Oral Health Services
- Research Methods in Dental Public and Primary Health
- Dental Epidemiology
- Epidemiology I
- Health Systems and Economics
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have\xc2\x97
(a) a Bachelor of Dental Science or Graduate Diploma in Dental Public and Primary Health, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b)(i) a bachelor\'s degree containing a significant component of dental health-related coursework, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) at least two years of relevant experience in public or primary dental health.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia 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 The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months