Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics)
- Australia's first dental school
- A top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024)
What you鈥檒l study
It will be based primarily at the Sydney Dental Hospital, with some sessions at the Nepean Centre for Oral Health.
The program is primarily clinical based with blocks of seminars and preclinical sessions.
You will also be required to complete a research project in the field of Endodontics or pulp biology, under the supervision of an academic staff member.
This course has a mandatory professional practice work component where subject to contract with the Local Health District (LHD), you may be paid for some clinical sessions (conditions apply), once enrolled in the course.
The program is directed by Associate Professor William Ha and presented by specialist clinicians and researchers.
For current students, refer to the latest faculty handbook
Professional practice
Mandatory work hours
This course requires you to complete the following number of work hours:
30 hours per week over 48 weeks
1440 Total hours
Fees
Year 1
Indicative amount to complete the first 48 credit points
Tuition fee information for the year selected is currently not available.
Please change your year selection to see fees for other years, where available. These will be a guide only. Rates may be subject to change each year and will be updated for the year selected when this information is available.
Entry requirements
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Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
Education
A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:
a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the 爆料王 or equivalent institution;
Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration
In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:
at least two years general dental practice;
completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.
Interviews
All applications will be ranked after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School.
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Inherent requirements
Key consideration
Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course.
Before applying, it is important for you to read and fully understand the inherent requirements for this course.
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English language requirements
Mandatory for course entry
Admission to this course requires evidence of your English proficiency through one of the options below.
All applicants must complete an English language declaration form (pdf, 275KB)
How to apply
Before applying
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
- the following English Language Declaration Form. (Due to recent changes to minimum English language test requirements announced by AHPRA, the English language declaration form has been updated. The form now reflects minimum test requirements for results obtained both before and from 23 April 2026.) /content/dam/courses/medicine-and-health/sds-english-language-declaration-form.pdf.
- a copy of current AHPRA Dental Registration certificate.
- a criminal record check before you are considered for admissions and undertake a clinical placement in a NSW Department of Health Facility if admitted. Please refer to and for further information; For international candidates, you need to submit a Criminal Record Check from your own Country at the time of application. If the document is issued in a language other than English, please provide the original together with an official English translation.
- current detailed Resum茅 outlining evidence of position as a Dentist employment history and relevant experience.
- contact details of two work related referees including their name, position, telephone and e-mail address.
- a statement of intent explaining why you wish to undertake this course and the outcomes you hope to achieve.
- portfolio in PDF format. The portfolio may be demonstration of cases or published academic work, or any other evidence that you believe will support your application.
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled 爆料王 students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Please submit your application directly through our portal.
| Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|
| 1 September, 2 years prior to the commencement year | 30 June 2026 for 2027 intake |
