University of Sydney
Master of Dental Public Health
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Acquire advanced skills in oral health surveillance, research and optimization of oral health services and delivery.
Course overview
The Master of Dental Public Health program emphasises oral disease prevention and enhancement at the population level, particularly among vulnerable groups.
This course is intended for registered dentists in Australia seeking specialist recognition and other dental practitioners, international dentists and non-dentally qualified individuals working in oral health or public health who are looking for an exceptional education in dental public health.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 48 credit points, comprising:
- A. 18 credit points of Core 5000-level units of study
- B. 12 to 24 credit points of capstone research/project units of study
- C. Six to 18 credit points of elective units of study
5000-level
- Foundations for Population Oral Health
- Dental Health Services, Systems and Policy
- Oral Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Entry requirements
Admission to the Master of Dental Public Health requires:
- A bachelor's or doctoral degree (or equivalent) in dentistry, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, or a qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent.
- Performance in an interview.
In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be admitted without the master’s degree in public health who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to undertake the award successfully.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Fast track your studies - You can reduce the length and cost of your studies for this course based on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria outlined in the Admissions Requirements section.
Applying for credit/RPL - Check the RPL page to make sure you follow the required credit application process. The RPL information provided is a guide, all assessments of RPL will be undertaken by the faculty team once an application is submitted.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of our course can be found in a range of careers and roles such as:
- Vital oral health promotion
- Health policy development
- Oral health surveillance
- Optimising dental care delivery
- Oral health research
- Up-skilling the oral health workforce.
- Providing essential dental services to disadvantaged populations.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Total indicative amount in 2026: $35,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative amount to complete this course in 2026 is calculated based on the total credit points (48 credit points).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.
