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Master of Community Dentistry (MComDent)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Applications for the MComDent open on 1 April and close on 31 May of the year prior to study. When applications open, a link to apply will appear on this page.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
MComDent

About this course

Applications for the MComDent open on 1 April and close on 31 May of the year prior to study. When applications open, a link to apply will appear on this page.

The Master of Community Dentistry (MComDent) degree is designed to be an appropriate programme of study for a person who wishes to pursue a specialist career in dental public health. It may be undertaken full-time over two academic years, or part-time over three years. The programme fosters the development of critical analysis and research competence, along with the advanced set of knowledge and skills in dental public health which is required by the specialist in that field.

Entry requirements

  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Candidates seeking admission to the 240-point programme of study comprising papers and a thesis will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record (a completed Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent with a grade average of a B+ or greater), their graduate experience and academic achievements, evidence that they are committed to ongoing education in Public Health and Community Dentistry, reports from three referees, and postgraduate English requirements (where applicable).
  3. Candidates seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis must have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dentistry or equivalent with a grade average of a B+ or greater.

Study locations

Dunedin