1. The University of Western Australia (UWA)
  2. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

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The University of Western Australia (UWA) | UWA Health
Nedlands, Western Australia
Duration
3 years
Estimated Fee / Year
AUD $79,900
Degree Requirement
Relevant
Intake
Jan

About the Course

Field of Study (1)

Major / Specialisation

  • Dento-maxillofacial Radiology
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Medicine
  • Orthodontics
  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
Life Sciences and Medicine
QS#114AUS#7

Dentistry
QS#51 - #120AUS#3

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Studying in UWA Health, WA

Aerial view of the UWA Health Campus
Aerial view of the UWA Health Campus
Theatre Hall
Theatre Hall
Oral Health Centre of Western Australia
Oral Health Centre of Western Australia
Dental Clinical Simulation Laboratory serves as a pre-clinical training environment for students
Dental Clinical Simulation Laboratory serves as a pre-clinical training environment for students
Medical and surgical learning facilities at the Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre (CTEC)
Medical and surgical learning facilities at the Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre (CTEC)
Biomedical Sciences E-Learning Suites allow students to analyse cells in an environment that mimics the consultative nature of a working lab
Biomedical Sciences E-Learning Suites allow students to analyse cells in an environment that mimics the consultative nature of a working lab
The Pathology Museum holds a unique collection of 3500 human body specimens
The Pathology Museum holds a unique collection of 3500 human body specimens
J. Robin Warren Library
J. Robin Warren Library
Seminar Room is located in the J Robin Warren Library
Seminar Room is located in the J Robin Warren Library
UWA Health, WA (Out-of-City)
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
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  • Location: Perth, Western Australia
  • Nearby: Less than 7minutes walk to Kings Park and Botanic Garden ,8 minutes cycle to Matilda Bay Restaurant, less than 16 minutes drive to Elizabeth Quay, Perth Zoo, Cottesloe Beach and HBF Stadium, 22 minutes drive to Crown Perth
  • Getting here: There are many bus routes that you may choose to commute to this campus
  • Faculties: Confucius Institute, UWA Dental School, School of Allied Health, School of Biomedical Sciences
  • UWA academics and students are embedded in these organisations, where they engage in world-leading research and clinical teaching. Working alongside industry professionals enables students to gain real-world experience before they graduate. Dentistry students train at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, a state-of-the-art dental teaching and learning facility, united with an oral healthcare clinic.

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)
64 (S-54, W-64, L-54, R-64)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
AUD $79,900*
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
January
Duration
3 years

Living Cost in UWA Health, WA

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Living costs with rent

Above AUD $2,800 / month
Rent / month
AUD $1,800 - $2,200
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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Requirements

  • To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying to the University as an international student.

  • Students from all countries are eligible. You will need to:

    • have received an offer for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at The University of Western Australia
    • have achieved an equivalent:
      • minimum ATAR 85.00; or
      • minimum WAM 65.00
      • If studying an approved International Academic Pathway (Articulation Program), students must have achieved a WAM equivalent of more than 75.00
  • To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying for an eligible undergraduate bachelor degree or Assured Pathway course. The following exclusions apply:

    • Assured Pathway to Medicine
    • Assured Pathway to Dental Medicine
  • To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying for an eligible postgraduate degree (by coursework). The following exclusions apply:

    • Juris Doctor (20820)
    • Doctor of Medicine (91850)
    • Doctor of Dental Medicine (91860)
    • Doctor of Optometry (91590)
    • UWA Micro-credentials
  • All Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are considered eligible:

    • Whilst most of these degrees are over four years (based on 8 semesters of full time study), the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science; are over five years (based on 10 semesters of full time study) and as such, eligible students will receive up to $60,000* over five years (yearly eligible amounts based on WAM).

Awards Details

Fee waiver details are as follows:

  • Combined Degree (5 Years): AUD Up to $60,000
  • Degree (4 Years): Up to AUD $48,000
  • Degree (3 Years): Up to AUD $36,000
  • Postgraduate (2 years): Up to AUD $24,000
  • Fee waiver of AUD $12,000 per year

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Requirements

  • Be a citizen from one of the following countries: Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, Venezuela or Vietnam
  • Be applying to The University of Western Australia as an international student on an Australian student visa
  • Study an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course offered by the University and published in the UWA Handbook
  • Be enrolled to study a full‑time course load

Awards Details

Fee waiver details are as follows:

  • Degree (4 Years): Up to AUD $20,000
  • Degree (3 Years): Up to AUD $15,000
  • Postgraduate (2 years): Up to AUD $10,000
  • Fee waiver of AUD $5,000 per year

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University Intakes

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February 2026 Intake
3 February
July 2026 Intake
30 June
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