Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
- 2 years
- Duration
- 49,000 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
For individuals who wish to work in dental public and primary health, the Master of Dental Public and Primary Health program was created. Along with the sophisticated set of dental public health knowledge and abilities necessary to specialize in this sector, it promotes the development of critical analysis and research ability. You will enroll in courses covering topics like epidemiology, oral health service management, dental research methodologies, and oral health care promotion and provision. This will allow you to improve your skills in your current job or expand on your talents from prior courses.
Program structure
Core (take all units (48 points):
- DENT5600 Principles of Dental Public Health (6)
- DENT5626 Oral Health Care Provision (6)
- DENT5627 Oral Health Promotion (6)
- DENT5628 Management and Financing of Oral Health Services (6)
- DENT5629 Research Methods in Dental Public and Primary Health (6)
- DENT5630 Dental Epidemiology (6)
- PUBH4403 Epidemiology I (6)
- PUBH5752 Health Systems and Economics (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 48 points):
- DENT5639 Dissertation (full-time) (48)
- DENT5641 Dissertation (part-time) (48)
Price
- Tuition fee — 49,000 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine, or an equivalent qualification that allows dentistry practise, as recognised by UWA; and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or
- a Bachelor of Health Science in Dental Health, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
