Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health is a coursework program that seeks to improve the oral health of the population through population-level approaches, focusing on areas such as social determinants, prevention, oral health policy, and promotion.

Course Details

• Course code: GC-DPHLTH
• Duration: 1 year part-time
• Location: Mixed Attendance Mode
• Fees: AUD $16,992 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Entry schemes: Access Melbourne is available

What is Dental Public Health?

Dental public health is the study of improving the oral health of the population through population-level approaches, with a focus on areas such as social determinants, prevention, oral health policy, and promotion. Oral diseases are among the most prevalent in the community, making this area of study crucial.

Why Study the Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health?

The Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health provides students with the opportunity to advance their knowledge of public health as it applies to dentistry and oral health. It is delivered in collaboration with a range of key public health organisations to provide insight and experience in the practical application of dental public health.

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health for?

This graduate certificate is suitable for people in a wide variety of fields, including clinical dental services, policy and government-related areas, and international dental health. It is only delivered part-time to cater to working professionals.

Related Study Areas

• Dentistry and oral health
• Health

Recent Information Session

A recent information session for the Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health was held on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, from 5:30-6:30 pm AEST. The session featured key academics from the Melbourne Dental School and Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, with an opportunity for Q&A.