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Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology

Campus Teaching Hospitals

Degree Type Graduate Diploma-Professional

Duration 1 year full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code N/A

2009
ATAR
N/A

  • Program Outline

    This graduate program is intended for practicing dentists who wish to gain experience in the professional field of forensic odontology. The program has been designed with an emphasis on the practical aspects of forensic odontology. Graduates will become competent to provide an important service to the community in both civil and criminal jurisdictions with an in-depth understanding of the correct professional handling, examination, interpretation and presentation of dental and oral evidence which may come before the legal authorities. The nature of the concepts and casework required are often confronting and may be distressing to some people. Prospective students should consider this aspect before applying.

  • Program Structure

    Coursework includes research methods and ethics, principles and methods of forensic odontology, integrated forensic science as well as forensic odontology casework.

     

  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    Annual tuition fees ?
    Australian Full-fee place: $28,250
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only.
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $43,050
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
    Prerequisites ?
    Bachelor of Dental Surgery, or permission of the Director, Forensic Odontology Unit
    Equivalent Scores
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6.5
    6
    6
    6
    6
    Additional Entry Requirements ?
    Please note: this program is available for commencement in January only.
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $43,050
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
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Last updated: Monday, 25 Jul 2011

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