Dentistry - Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry - Oral Surgery

The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a full-time programme running for 36 months from the date of first registration for the programme. It is run on a cyclical basis with an intake of students in October 2027 with four students maximum per intake on a three year cycle. The Programme has a modular format and covers all aspects of contemporary clinical and theoretical Orthodontics. There is also a research component.

Applicants must have: Have a primary honours Dental degree (NFQ, Level 8) which can be registered with the Irish Dental Council; Have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience in Dentistry in a range of clinical and educational settings; Possess MFDS/MFD or equivalent For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page. International/Non-EU Applicants For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students. In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments. Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office. English Language Requirements Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.