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About the course
This postgraduate course is for dental professionals seeking specialist knowledge in dental public and primary health. It focuses on contemporary approaches to oral health promotion and population-based dental public health, with opportunities to strengthen intellectual and research capability. The program supports career development in community and public oral health contexts and prepares graduates for advanced practice or further study in dentistry. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles in dental public health and primary health settings, including oral health promotion, program planning and evaluation, and health management. The course can also support pathways into oral health research or further higher degree study. Typical opportunities include public health officer roles, allied health positions, and dentist roles with a focus on community and population oral health as a Masters qualification in dentistry. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
