MDent Master of Dentistry
Course Overview
This professional degree prepares you for a dynamic career as a dentist, blending advanced scientific knowledge with hands-on clinical skills and patient communication. The curriculum is structured around three core themes: Biomedical Sciences, The Dentist and the Patient, and The Dentist and the Community. You will graduate ready for diverse opportunities in private practice, academia, or public health, both in New Zealand and internationally.
Key Program Highlights
- State-of-the-art clinical training beginning in a high-tech simulation lab before advancing to patient care sessions.
- A comprehensive curriculum covering all major dental disciplines, including prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics.
- Strong foundation in biomedical sciences, including oral biology, pathology, medicine, and therapeutics.
- Development of essential communication skills and an understanding of public health, culture, and community dentistry.
- Opportunity to undertake a significant research project in the final year, with options locally or globally.
Course Overview
This professional degree prepares you for a dynamic career as a dentist, blending advanced scientific knowledge with hands-on clinical skills and patient communication. The curriculum is structured around three core themes: Biomedical Sciences, The Dentist and the Patient, and The Dentist and the Community. You will graduate ready for diverse opportunities in private practice, academia, or public health, both in New Zealand and internationally.
Key Program Highlights
- State-of-the-art clinical training beginning in a high-tech simulation lab before advancing to patient care sessions.
- A comprehensive curriculum covering all major dental disciplines, including prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics.
- Strong foundation in biomedical sciences, including oral biology, pathology, medicine, and therapeutics.
- Development of essential communication skills and an understanding of public health, culture, and community dentistry.
- Opportunity to undertake a significant research project in the final year, with options locally or globally.
