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January
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) available (student contribution amount applies), or Australian full fee (AF) AUD $89,984 (2026 indicative first year fee) / AUD $417,616 total
Duration
4 years full time
Intakes
January
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Dental Council (ADC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ADC
Course Content
Year 1
100 points. Pre-clinical dental practice, disease prevention and management, head and neck anatomy, and professional practice foundations.
Year 2
100 points. Deepens preclinical skills; supervised patient treatment begins; fundamental research skills and commencement of a research project.
Year 3
100 points. Refines clinical and communication skills across dental specialties, managing more complex cases.
Year 4
100 points. A single year-long subject combining clinical placements, didactic teaching and assessment across diverse clinical settings.
Common Questions
The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Melbourne is Australia's first professional-entry, master's-level dental degree. It is ranked #1 in Australia and #41 in the world for Dentistry, and offers advanced, evidence-based clinical training including expertise in dental implants, all-ceramic restorations, and advanced equipment, taught by respected academics and researchers from across the globe.
Students will be required to purchase their own equipment for use throughout the course. Indicative costs are $7,000 AUD in the first year, with a further $700 in the second year. Further details of first year costs are provided with the letter of offer, and exact pricing will depend on suppliers' agreed prices at the time of purchase.
The DDS is designed for graduates from any discipline who want to build a career in dentistry, provided they have a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
Graduates of the DDS are equipped to register as a general dental practitioner with the Dental Practice Board of Australia and New Zealand. The degree also provides a pathway to higher research opportunities including a Master of Philosophy, PhD, or specialist training.
Yes, throughout the degree you will develop your skills in real clinical settings, including the chance to gain experience in a private practice environment. You'll also benefit from hands-on pre-clinical classes and clinical practice with real patients across all dental specialties at the Melbourne Dental School.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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