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University of Otago · Dunedin, New Zealand

Master of Dentistry

Postgraduate · Medicine

Master of Dentistry

University of Otago · Dunedin, New Zealand

About this programme

The University of Otago's Master of Dentistry (MDent) is a one-year full-time or two-year part time programme for registered dental practitioners, requiring coursework and a research dissertation component.

Level
Postgraduate
Field
Medicine
Tuition
NZD 85,000 / year
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
February, July

Entry requirements

Admission: Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences). Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago with an average grade of at least B or another equivalent dental qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences). Applicants 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.

Visa

Application fee
NZD 850 (online application fee)
Proof of funds
NZD 20,000/yr
Processing time
Up to 8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (1)

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