Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology

About the course

Graduates of this course are skilled in dealing independently with all routine forensic odontological casework; the efficient referral of cases of special difficulty outside or beyond their expertise; functioning under supervision as a member of a Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team; the independent preparation of evidence for presentation to courts of law; and being aware of their own need for further education in forensic odontology.

Quick details

• Status: Not available in 2024
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1
• Weekly contact time: The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 91350
• CRICOS code: J
• Full time/part time duration: 1 year
• Degrees course is available in: Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Core

• Take all units (48 points):
  • DENT5649 Basic Dental Science (6)
  • DENT5651 Applied Dental Science (6)
  • DENT5653 Forensic Medicine (6)
  • DENT5654 Forensic Pathology (6)
  • DENT5656 Special Research Project Part 1 (6)
  • DENT5657 The Law (6)
  • DENT5658 Law Enforcement (6)
  • DENT5660 Special Research Project Part 2 (6)

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of experience in the practice of general dentistry.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on—
(a) personal statement addressing clinical experience and training;
and
(b) interview;
and
(c) two referee reports

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

Annual course fee

2025

Full-Fee Paying Place $27,600.00

For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

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Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee

2025

$78,100.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.

Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.

Fees are subject to annual indexation.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

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