Master of Oral Health (MOH) 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Otago |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

73,474 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Oral Health (MOH) provides students with an advanced knowledge, skills and attributes in the scope of dental therapy and dental hygiene practice. The graduate will demonstrate a high level of research-informed clinical practice, the implementation of an oral health promotion project, the ability to produce research outputs (Level 9 NZQF) at a standard suitable for internationally peer reviewed publications and presentations, as well as the ability to embark on postgraduate study at the doctoral level. Admission to the programme is limited to a maximum of six candidates annually. A candidate for the degree shall normally follow a programme of study for one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Oral Health (MOH) provides students with an advanced knowledge, skills and attributes in the scope of dental therapy and dental hygiene practice. The graduate will demonstrate a high level of research-informed clinical practice, the implementation of an oral health promotion project, the ability to produce research outputs (Level 9 NZQF) at a standard suitable for internationally peer reviewed publications and presentations, as well as the ability to embark on postgraduate study at the doctoral level. Admission to the programme is limited to a maximum of six candidates annually. A candidate for the degree shall normally follow a programme of study for one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

Admission requirements

176+
58+
6.5+
90+
6+

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, on the advice of the Admissions Sub-Committee of the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the Faculty of Dentistry, which must be satisfied that the applicant has the ability to complete the programme.

Every applicant must hold the degree of Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Otago or another oral health qualification approved by the Admissions Sub-Committee and be registered in the areas of dental hygiene and/or dental therapy practice in his or her country of practice or residence.

Applicants must have achieved a minimum grade point average of B+ in the final year of the qualifying degree or qualification.

Admission to the programme is limited to a maximum of six candidates annually.

15 Nov 2025
1 Year
Feb

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,413 NZD
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International Students

73,474 NZD
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Established in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and the first choice for more than 20,000 students.

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Otago is New Zealand's leading postgraduate university, with unrivalled access to world-class research teams and academic leaders. For every 100 postgraduate students, we have 20 or more research-active staff who are leaders in their disciplines.

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