Graduate Diploma of Dental Implantology
Graduate Diploma of Dental Implantology GradDipDentImplantology
Online - Orange
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Course duration referenced below is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full time (full time equivalent duration). At Charles Sturt the standard calendar refers to 32 points a session over a 2 session calendar year. The Actual Duration is the time taken to complete the course following the prescribed enrolment pattern. A course's actual duration can be affected by the session calendar (number of sessions undertaken per year) and/or mode (full time, part time or mixed) and credit packages which may have been granted upon admission. Therefore, depending on the prescribed enrolment pattern, mode, calendar utilised and credit awarded a course may take less time or more time to complete than the duration noted as full time equivalent years. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine the actual duration of study.
Full-time: 1.0 year (or part-time equivalent)
Application for entry into this course is a 2-stage process comprising initial application, and if selected, an interview. This course has a quota of 20 students for each intake.
Initial application
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for entry to the course:
* Hold current AHPRA registration as a dentist. Practitioners with limited, non-practicing or student registration are not eligible for entry to this course.
* Have completed a minimum of 2 years full-time (or equivalent) practice as a general dentist
* Submit a Statement of Intent to study the Graduate Diploma of Dental Implantology. This must be submitted using the attached form and will include:
- a statement of interest in and commitment to dental implantology
- information about prior work, study and other experience in implantology
- capacity to undertake study and meet the course clinical requirements
- recognition and utilisation of principles of adult learning
- previous experience of distance or online study
- names of two professional referees familiar with the applicants work as a dentist
Applicants will also need to upload a completed Student Authority form. This form allows the University to share selected information with the Australian Dental Association NSW Centre for Professional Development for administrative and admission purposes.
Interview
Based on the above criteria, a proportion of applicants will be selected to participate in a short interview (20-30 min) to discuss their Statement of Intent, the course requirements and their eligibility / suitability for the program.
Interviews will be held by Skype or in person with the interview panel comprising dental staff from both the University and the Australian Dental Association NSW Centre for Professional Development.
Application process
1. Submit your application online including copies of transcripts, evidence of registration and work experience, Statement of Intent and Student Authority form.
2. All applications will be considered after the closing date. No late or incomplete submissions will be considered.
3. Applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted to arrange a time for the interview. Interviews are held approx. 6 weeks prior to course commencement. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
This course is offered by part-time study only
Term 1
DOH551 Introduction to Implant Dentistry (16)
Term 2
DOH552 Restoration of Dental Implants (16)
Term 3
DOH553 Surgical Implant Dentistry (16)
Term 4
DOH554 Advanced Concepts in Implant Dentistry (16)
Note: Term 1 refers to the commencing term for the course and may not align with the formal 'Term 1' in the University calender.
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component. Further details for Workplace Learning requirements are located via the subject page
DOH551 Introduction to Implant Dentistry
DOH552 Restoration of Dental Implants
DOH553 Surgical Implant Dentistry
DOH554 Advanced Concepts in Implant Dentistry
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
DOH551 Introduction to Implant Dentistry
DOH552 Restoration of Dental Implants
DOH553 Surgical Implant Dentistry
DOH554 Advanced Concepts in Implant Dentistry
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools at About Residential School
Successful completion of this course does not entitle the practitioner to apply for graduate specialist registration therefore this course does not require accreditation with the Australian Dental Council.
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.