Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry

Course 031AB (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus:	2016
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	100 credit points taken over 12 months

Coordinator

Professor David Manton

Contact

Melbourne Dental School

Currently enrolled students:

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This course is not longer offered and has been replaced by the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced): GDA-CD

Course Overview:	Please note: this course has been discontinued and there will be no further intakes after 2015. Currently this course focuses on developing your knowledge and skills in implant dentistry. Thiis only available part-time so international students are not eligible to apply because the international student visa requires enrolment in a full-time course. However, this course is ideal for local general dentists who wish to remain in private practice while learning.
Learning Outcomes:	To provide appropriate clinical experience to enable you to further your knowledge and skills in implant dentistry. To develop your capacity for contemporary professional practice. To provide some specialist knowledge and theory. To give you the opportunity to sample postgraduate study and possibly inspire you towards specialist study in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	031AA Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry
Majors/ Minors/ Specialisations	Implant Dentistry
Subject Options:	Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: DENT90031 Research Design 1 Semester 1 12.5 DENT90032 Research Design 2 Semester 2 12.5 DENT90033 Research Project 1 Semester 1 6.25 DENT90034 Research Project 2 Semester 2 6.25 DENT90035 Advanced Clinical Practice 1 Semester 1 12.5 DENT90036 Advanced Clinical Practice 2 Semester 2 12.5 DENT90037 Advanced Clinical Practice 3 Semester 1 18.75 DENT90038 Advanced Clinical Practice 4 Semester 2 18.75
Entry Requirements:	An undergraduate degree in dentistry with good academic results. At least two years full-time, continuous clinical work experience. Completion of professional development courses would be well regarded.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Notes:	This course is not longer offered in 2016 and has been replaced by the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced): GDA-CD

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