Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
Hold an approved degree in dentistry from UQ (or equivalent) with a minimum two years of graduate clinical experience and be registered as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia.Please note that due to limited places, entry is competitive and not all applicants who meet the entry requirements are offered a place.The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0. The GPA cut-off for 2024 was 5.2.Please see 'Additional application information' for further details on entry requirements.
Hold an approved degree in dentistry from UQ (or equivalent) with a minimum two years of graduate clinical experience and be registered as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia.Please note that due to limited places, entry is competitive and not all applicants who meet the entry requirements are offered a place.The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0. The GPA cut-off for 2024 was 5.2.Please see 'Additional application information' for further details on entry requirements.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications
Hold an approved degree in dentistry from UQ (or equivalent) with a minimum two years of graduate clinical experience and be registered as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia.
Please note that due to limited places, entry is competitive and not all applicants who meet the entry requirements are offered a place. The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0. The GPA cut-off for 2024 was 5.2. Please see 'Additional application information' for further details on entry requirements.
GPA equivalent
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
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English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Learn about inherent requirements
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Learn more about student visas
Additional application information
Limited places are available in each discipline and entry is determined using a competitive selection process based on academic records, other postgraduate qualifications, work and research experience since graduation, commitment to the discipline and referee reports.
Applicants must currently hold general or limited registration from the Dental Board of Australia to be eligible for consideration.
Supporting documentation
Applicants must provide supporting documentation with their application. Click here for detailed information.
Clinical Assessment Program
Shortlisted applicants may undertake a Clinical Assessment Program at the School of Dentistry where possible. Applicants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs incurred in undertaking the assessment in Brisbane.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum is required. Please note that if you are an overseas trained dentist and/or from a non-English speaking background, you will need to provide evidence satisfying English Language Proficiency requirements.
Additional application information
Limited places are available in each discipline and entry is determined using a competitive selection process based on academic records, other postgraduate qualifications, work and research experience since graduation, commitment to the discipline and referee reports.<10><10>Applicants must currently hold general or limited registration from the Dental Board of Australia to be eligible for consideration.<10><10>Supporting documentation<10>Applicants must provide supporting documentation with their application. Click here for detailed information.<10><10>Clinical Assessment Program<10>Shortlisted applicants may undertake a Clinical Assessment Program at the School of Dentistry where possible. Applicants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs incurred in undertaking the assessment in Brisbane.<10><10>Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.<10><10>For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum is required. Please note that if you are an overseas trained dentist and/or from a non-English speaking background, you will need to provide evidence satisfying English Language Proficiency requirements.