Postgraduate
Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
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Career Pathways
Career Pathways
Potential careers include:
- Allied health professional
- Public health officer
- Dentist
- Oral health therapist
- Dental hygienist
Fees and scholarships
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Domestic Student Fees
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
(a)(i) a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine, or an equivalent qualification that allows dentistry practise, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(b)(i) a Bachelor of Health Science in Dental Health, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Postgraduate
- 93530
- 115049E
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Top reasons to study Dental Public and Primary Health at UWA
- Opportunity for allied oral health professionals (oral health therapists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists) to gain postgraduate qualifications for career advancement
- Become a key decision-maker in designing oral health measures and programs
- Develop skills to foster social justice and improve dental care access.
- Student have the opportunity to go on to international roles in managing and advising organisations on the delivery of oral health programmes.
- This course also serves as preparation for a career in dental public health research.
You'll learn to
- Develop policies and diagnose and investigate community oral health needs, epidemiological issues, and hazards
- Plan, implement, and evaluate oral health promotion measures and programs for communities
- Evaluate the accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of population-based oral health services
- Critically assess preventive technologies for adoption in oral health programs and research innovative solutions for dental health problems
- Promote social justice, enhance dental care access, and apply professional and ethical standards in oral health services
- Perform critical evaluations of scientific literature and prepare detailed scientific reports.