Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry)

Further information

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry) you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area:

• bachelor’s degree with first class or second class honours or,
• master’s degree by research or,
• master’s degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project with a minimum overall credit average.

Applicants who do not meet these admission requirements may be issued an offer of a place to the Master of Philosophy (Dentistry)

Transfer from University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Dentistry)
Outstanding candidates who successfully complete up to one year full-time or equivalent part-time of the University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) may apply for transfer into the Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry) and be granted credit for work already completed:

• with approval from the supervisor and school
• meeting all higher degree by research progression requirements
• providing evidence that their research is of a sufficient scope and depth to sustain a doctoral thesis.

See Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) progression and completion requirements