Charles Sturt University

Entry requirements

• 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.