Postgraduate Study in Community Dentistry
Overview
Community Dentistry is available as a subject of study for:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dentistry (PGDipComDent)
- Master of Community Dentistry (MComDent)
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Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Postgraduate qualifications
Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.
Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dentistry (PGDipComDent)
A coursework programme for registered dental practitioners that can be completed with full-time (one year) or part-time study (two years)
Master of Community Dentistry (MComDent)
An advanced degree for dental professionals seeking a specialised career in dental public health, requiring coursework and a research thesis.
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Take your expertise to the next level with advanced study.
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Contacts
Email dentistry@otago.ac.nz
Website otago.ac.nz/dentistry
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