Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery)

A successful applicant for admission to the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) will hold a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution; or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty. In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires: - at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable - all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program. All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process. The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. English Requirements Sydney School of Dentistry requires all applicants to meet one of the following criteria by the application closing date due to registration requirements and limited places, and complete a declaration form to evidence: i. Current AHPRA registration as a dental practitioner or; ii. Successful completion of requisite secondary and tertiary study requirements undertaken in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, UK, South Africa or Republic of Ireland as specified by AHPRA (Registration Standards, Dental Board of Australia) or; iii. Successful completion of English language proficiency tests and achieved at least the minimum score required. Important information Disclaimer Please note the Sydney Dental School regularly reviews the admission criteria and application processes for its courses. It reserves the right to change these criteria and processes without notice. Information on this website provides advice about the currently applicable criteria and processes, and may not be correct for future application periods. Other requirements - As registered dental practitioners, applicants are required to be up to date with basic life support and CPR training, so a first aid certificate should be readily available on request. Find out more. - Before you attend a placement in a NSW Ministry of Health facility , you will need to meet certain requirements to be verified by the NSW Ministry of Health to ensure your safety and that of other students, staff and patients. Find out more. - The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has announced that all health disciplines will be required to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7 or equivalent. Please note that this standard applies to all applicants for initial registration as a medical practitioner or medical specialist. Find out more. Deferral Applications for the deferral of enrolment following an offer of a place in this course will only be considered under exceptional circumstances, and require the approval of the PG Course Coordinator. Transfer Transfer of enrolment between dental schools or from a medical program is not possible due to our unique units of study, continuous long learning and assessment in dentistry at the University of Sydney. All students must apply through the standard admission pathway. Change in immigration status International applicants and students who change from international to domestic status are advised to refer to clause 39 of the University’s Coursework Policy 2014. Impermissible conduct The Sydney Dental School reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to vary or cancel an offer of admission if your conduct prior to enrolment causes the school to form the view that you are unsuitable for admission to its programs. Examples of conduct that might make you unsuitable for admission to Sydney Dental School programs include (but are not limited to): - Failure to treat University of Sydney employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community with respect and courtesy, including failure to use appropriate language and tone in your written or verbal communications; - Failure to act honestly and ethically in your dealings with University of Sydney employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community; - Conduct that results in you being suspended or excluded from the University of Sydney; - Conduct that gives the Sydney Dental School reasonable cause to believe that enrolling you in clinical training may place you, your peers, or members of the public at risk of harm; and - Conduct that results in you being charged with a criminal offence. Important information To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for coursework award courses in dentistry. The University of Sydney welcomes and encourages applications from students with disabilities, and from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Where there are physical, intellectual, cultural, religious or other factors that impact on a student's ability to meet the inherent requirements, the University will make reasonable adjustments to assist the student to meet the requirements. Please read the inherent requirements carefully as you consider your course choices. Please note that places in this course are limited and subject to strict enrolment quotas. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Education A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold: - a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution; - Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school. Experience and registration In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires: - at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable - all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program. Demonstrated commitment Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty. Interviews and examination All applications will be ranked after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.