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Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy is a postgraduate research program of three to four years duration offered in the Adelaide School of Dentistry.

It offers graduates of all areas of dentistry, science, health science and related professions a unique opportunity to broaden their knowledge and clinical skills to meet the demands of contemporary practice.

Introduction

The University of Adelaide is well-known internationally for its strengths in the health sciences (dentistry and medicine); biological sciences (especially agriculture and molecular biology/biotechnology); the physical sciences (notably physics and geology and geophysics); information technology and telecommunications; environmental sciences and management; and social sciences such as Asian studies, international economics and human geography.

The University is small enough to provide personal interaction with teaching staff, yet large enough to offer a broad range of programs and outstanding opportunities for research. Its research is at the leading edge of knowledge and the University of Adelaide consistently ranks high among the top universities in the Asia-Pacific region in winning research funds.

The School of Dentistry is housed adjacent to the main North Terrace Campus within the Medical School South Building of the University and the Adelaide Dental Hospital of the South Australian Dental Service.

School of Dentistry at the University of Adelaide

Graduate School of the School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry offers a number of postgraduate programs.  There are both coursework and research programs, ranging from pure research through to clinical specialisation.

Information on this web site is for both International applicants and local applicants (ie Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens).

International prospective postgraduate students are also directed to the International Office.
The International Office web site has information on:

• Programs available
• Entry standards  and language requirements 
• Application forms
• IDP official international representative
• Scholarships and fees 
• Living in Adelaide

Contact Details

By email:

dental.graduate@adelaide.edu.au

By Post:

Graduate School Office
School of Dentistry
Faculty of Health Sciences
The University of Adelaide
ADELAIDE
SOUTH AUSTRALIA   5005

Research Opportunities

Craniofacial Biology Research Group
Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre
Forensic Odontology Unit
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Microbiology
Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH)

Pure  research opportunities exist in

Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH)
Craniofacial Biology
Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre (CACDRC)
Dental Education Research Group
Dental Materials Research Group
Forensic Odontology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Microbiology and Immunology
Oral Pathology
Orthodontics
Restorative Dentistry

For detailed information about the School’s research areas and strengths please visit
the research page before contacting potential supervisors.

Clinical disciplines in Dentistry also offer research opportunities for MScDent students

Please contact the academic staff member from the above list in your area of interest, to discuss possible research activities.

Program Rules

Program rules for all dental postgraduate programs can be downloaded here. 

Scholarships

Department of Education, Science and Training

Higher education for students in Australia Going to uni home page. Postgraduate fees, loans and scholarships. 

University of Adelaide

Information about University postgraduate research scholarships is available here.
Information about scholarships for international students is available here.

Other sources of information about scholarships include

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Fees

Students who are Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens are supported by the Australian commonwealth government’s Research Training Scheme.

Currently the tuition fee for International students is AUS$26,500.

Students may be responsible for some of the costs of research materials and incidentals associated with the program, and for travel and accommodation during conferences.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree in dentistry, science, health science, oral health or equivalent plus an Honours degree.  Applicants who can demonstrate equivalent qualifications or research experience may be considered.

Formal Enrolment

Official offers and enrolment are managed through the International Office and the Adelaide Graduate Centre.

To obtain a postgraduate research application form

International applicants can download the application form and referee report forms from the International Office web site.

Local applicants can download the application form and referee report forms from the  Adelaide Graduate Centre web site.

For further information

Ms Lorraine McMahon
Graduate School
School of Dentistry
University of Adelaide
Adelaide
South Australia 5005
Ph   +61 8 8303 6069
Fax +61 8 8303 3444
dental.graduate@adelaide.edu.au

Postgraduate Co-ordinator in Dentistry

Dr Janet Fuss
Deputy Head (Postgraduate)
Senior Lecturer
Ph +61 8 8303 3286
Fax +61 8 8303 4950
janet.fuss@adelaide.edu.au