Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
Develop critical analysis and research skills, along with an advanced set of knowledge in dental public health required to specialise in the field. Course structure Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Top reasons to study Dental Public and Primary Health at UWA…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop critical analysis and research skills, along with an advanced set of knowledge in dental public health required to specialise in the field.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
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.
Career Pathways
This degree is designed for dental professionals interested in a career in dental public health, health promotion, oral health research, health management or further study (including a higher degree by research) by seeking to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the field or to enhance their intellectual and research skills.
Career Pathways
Potential careers include:
Allied health professional
Public health officer
Dentist
Oral health therapist
Dental hygienist
Further Study
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(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.
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.
