
Master of Dental Public Health
Health and welfare
Our Master of Dental Public Health focuses on the prevention of oral diseases and improving oral health at a population level, particularly among vulnerable populations. Graduates will gain advanced skills in oral health surveillance, research and optimisation of oral health services and delivery. Our course is designed for registered dentists in Australia seeking specialist recognition and those who are seeking a premier education in dental public health, such as other dental practitioners, international dentists and non-dentally qualified individuals working in oral health/public health.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Surry Hills Sydney Sydney Dental Hospital
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 102403K
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Course overview
Our Master of Dental Public Health focuses on the prevention of oral diseases and improving oral health at a population level, particularly among vulnerable populations. Graduates will gain advanced skills in oral health surveillance, research and optimisation of oral health services and delivery. Our course is designed for registered dentists in Australia seeking specialist recognition and those who are seeking a premier education in dental public health, such as other dental practitioners, international dentists and non-dentally qualified individuals working in oral health/public health.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
The Master of Dental Public Health (MDentPH) competencies include a basic understanding of the level of knowledge/experience of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or equivalent. Hence a prerequisite for entry into this course is for applicants to hold a Master of Public Health degree (MPH) or equivalent from a domestic or international university. Admission to the Master of Dental Public Health requires: - a bachelor or doctoral degree (or equivalent) in dentistry; or a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, and - a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree; or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent, and - performance in an interview. In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be admitted without the master’s degree in public health who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to the Master of Dental Public Health requires: - a bachelor or doctoral degree (or equivalent) in dentistry; or a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, and - a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree; or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent, and - performance in an interview. In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be admitted without the master’s degree in public health who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 23 · R 23 · W 25 · S 23
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 7 · R 7 · W 7 · S 7
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 72 · R 72 · W 72 · S 72
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
The Master of Dental Public Health (MDentPH) competencies include a basic understanding of the level of knowledge/experience of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or equivalent. Hence a prerequisite for entry into this course is for applicants to hold a Master of Public Health degree (MPH) or equivalent from a domestic or international university. Admission to the Master of Dental Public Health requires: - a bachelor or doctoral degree (or equivalent) in dentistry; or a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, and - a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree; or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent, and - performance in an interview. In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be admitted without the master’s degree in public health who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to the Master of Dental Public Health requires: - a bachelor or doctoral degree (or equivalent) in dentistry; or a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, and - a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree; or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent, and - performance in an interview. In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be admitted without the master’s degree in public health who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Surry Hills Sydney Sydney Dental Hospital | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Surry Hills Sydney Sydney Dental Hospital | — | — | $61,700per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Surry Hills Sydney Sydney Dental Hospital
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Dental Public Healthsydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

