1. The University of Sydney (USYD)
  2. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry)

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry)

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The University of Sydney (USYD) | Westmead Health Precinct
Sydney, New South Wales
Duration
3 years
Estimated Fee / Year
AUD $83,500
Degree Requirement
Relevant
Intake
Feb

About the Course

Field of Study (1)

Major / Specialisation

  • Special Needs Dentistry
Life Sciences and Medicine
QS#24AUS#2

Dentistry
QS#51 - #120AUS#3

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Studying in Westmead Health Precinct, Sydney

Westmead Campus
Westmead Campus
Westmead Hospital Block K
Westmead Hospital Block K
Simulation Ward in the Westmead Innovation Centre
Simulation Ward in the Westmead Innovation Centre
Westmead Research Hub students in a lab.
Westmead Research Hub students in a lab.
Clinical facilities at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health
Clinical facilities at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health
Dentistry lab
Dentistry lab
Westmead Innovation Centre Hallway
Westmead Innovation Centre Hallway
Westmead Health Precinct, Sydney (City)
The University of Sydney (USYD)
QS#25AUS#3
  • Location: Sydney, New South Wales
  • Nearby: 6 minutes cycle to Ultimate Family Entertainment Centre and Parramatta Park. 8 minutes cycle to CommBank Stadium. 15 minutes drive to Elizabeth Farm Museum and Winston Hills Mall. Less than 40 minutes drive to Sydney Opera House.
  • Getting here: Train: Westmead Station is the closest train station and is a 10-15 minute walk; Bus - The 711 bus connects the Children’s Hospital at Westmead to Westmead train station (about a 4 minute ride) and Parramatta train station (11 minutes) and runs approximately every 30 minutes.
  • Faculties: Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, Sydney Medical School (The Children's, Hospital at Westmead Clinical School), Sydney Medical School (Westmead Clinical School), School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney Susan, Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, and Faculty of Engineering
  • Around $80 million has been invested to date in infrastructure, upgrades to education facilities and academic programs and initiatives. The University has also partnered with Westmead Hospital and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead to launch the new Central Acute Services Building, a key facility for increasing integration with our partners and supporting our work to embed research and teaching across the precinct. Westmead is home to several leading health and medical service providers and research institutes, including the University's own institutes

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

Degree
Relevant
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

English Language Requirement

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IELTS
7 (7.0)
Pearson (PTE)
68 (68)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
AUD $83,500*
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
February
Duration
3 years

Living Cost in Westmead Health Precinct, Sydney

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Living costs with rent

AUD $2,300 - $2,800 / month
Rent / month
AUD $1,000 - $1,400
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + AUD $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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Scholarships

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Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework

Requirements

  • Must be an international student
  • Must have applied for but not yet commenced a bachelor’s degree or a coursework master’s degree that is a CRICOS registered award program usually delivered onshore at the University of Sydney
  • Must receive an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant close date.
  • Recipients of scholarships provided by the Australian Government are not eligible.

Awards Details

  • Five scholarship amounts are offered based on ranking against selection criteria (to be selected by University of Sydney):
    • AUD $60,000 payable for one year in two equal instalments per semester
    • AUD $40,000 payable for one year in two equal instalments per semester
    • AUD $20,000 payable for one semester
    • AUD $10,000 payable for one semester
    • AUD $5,000 payable for one semester
  • Students who receive a Sydney International Student Award can only receive a VCIS to the maximum value of $40,000.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework

Requirements

  • Must be an international student (Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines,Vietnam, etc)
  • Hold citizenship in one of the eligible countries or regions (Proof of residency will be required)
  • Receive admission into a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
  • Not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia
  • Not have already started a degree at the University of Sydney at the time of application (except if applying for a second degree)
  • This award is not available for the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), study abroad, executive education programs, or courses offered in distance mode or to students participating in a Law Dual Degree pathway program.
  • Complete a personal statement as part of the application process for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree

Awards Details

  • Award recipients will receive a 20 percent contribution of their tuition fee from the University for the duration of their course

Application

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University Intakes

Please note that these are general intakes for all undergraduate programmes. The application deadlines can vary by course or may close earlier once the programme quota has been filled.

February 2026 Intake
1 December
July 2026 Intake
15 May
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