Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology
A broad range of opportunities are available for dentists who are interested in education, training and research in this developing field. Graduates of this course are skilled in dealing independently with all routine forensic odontological casework; the efficient referral of cases of special difficulty outside or beyond their expertise; functioning…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A broad range of opportunities are available for dentists who are interested in education, training and research in this developing field.
Graduates of this course are skilled in dealing independently with all routine forensic odontological casework; the efficient referral of cases of special difficulty outside or beyond their expertise; functioning under supervision as a member of a Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team; the independent preparation of evidence for presentation to courts of law; and being aware of their own need for further education in forensic odontology.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Career Pathways
This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.
Further Study
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) at least two years of experience in the practice of general dentistry.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
