Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (PGDipClinDent)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (PGDipClinDent)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery of the University of Otago with an average grade of at least B+ or another equivalent dental qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences); and be a registered dental practitioner in their country of practice or residence.
   3. Admission to the programme is limited to a number of candidates determined annually.

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The diploma may be awarded in any of the subjects listed above.
   2. The programme of study shall consist of appropriate papers (GDPR 701 and GDPR 702 etc.) which will normally include clinical practice.

3. Duration of the Programme

   1. The duration of the programme shall be the equivalent of not less than one academic year.
   2. The programme may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time study must normally be completed within three years.

4. Examinations

   1. Examinations shall be taken at times appropriate to the structure of the programme.
   2. A candidate who fails an examination may, on the recommendation of the examiners, be permitted by the Faculty to be re-examined at another time.

5. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

6. Variations

   On the recommendation of the Faculty, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may, in exceptional circumstances, approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

Notes:

The due date for applications for enrolment in the programme is 31 May in the year preceding that in which the programme is to be commenced.

Before being admitted, overseas applicants will normally be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete at the School of Dentistry such work as the Faculty may require.

All applicants who have not gained their Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of New Zealand or the University of Otago will have to fulfil an English language requirement.