Student Identification

University of Melbourne Students will be issued a University of Melbourne student card, which is required for administrative transactions, proof of identification for examinations, access to study spaces and library account. This ID card includes a photo, Student ID Number, Name and Barcode, as well as requiring a signature. Student cards should always be accessible and carried on campus.

To organise a Student Card please visit Manage my admin.

As a Melbourne Dental School Student, a UoM ID must be carried visibly at all times within the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, as well as other clinics Students attend. This must be worn so as to identify Students clearly to patients, staff and security.

Occupational Health & Safety

All Students require an Occupational Health and Safety Induction from the University of Melbourne and Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV). Most Students will receive a thorough induction as part of their Orientation Programs when they commence their degree. All other students are advised to make an appointment with the OHS Advisor for their induction session.

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General Policies

All Students will be guided by certain policies relevant to their discipline. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they adhere to UoM policy guidelines, especially in relation to clinical practice. It is advised that all students familiarise themselves with the Student policies which can be viewed at the following link Melbourne Policy Library.

Key policy documents relevant to Melbourne Dental School students can be found below.

Privileged Information Accessed Through Study Procedure

Student Travel and Transport Policy

Responsible Conduct and Expectations of Students Procedure

Building Access

The Melbourne Dental School is located over three sites at 720 Swanston Street in the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne building, at 30 Flemington Road, Parkville in the Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute and the Melbourne Dental Clinic: Melbourne Oral Health Training and Education Centre (MOHTEC) at 723 Swanston Street.

All commencing coursework Students will be provided with a DHSV Proximity Card for access within the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne within their first week. Students will also be provided access on their University of Melbourne Student Card for access to Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute and Melbourne Dental Clinic: Melbourne Oral Health Training and Education Centre (MOHTEC), if required as part of their course.

All RHD Students must consult with their supervisor and complete the Key and Proximity Card Request Form and submit it to the Melbourne Dental School Office.

Study Space & Lockable Storage

Bachelor of Oral Health and Doctor of Dental Surgery Students will all be allocated a locker and padlock to use during their enrolled study periods, located in the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne building. This locker is provided to students for the use and storage of items that cannot be and not allowed to be taken into clinics.

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, Graduation Diploma of Clinical Dentistry (Implants), and Oral Health Honours Students will be allocated a desk with storage cupboards/drawers located in either the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne building or Melbourne Dental Clinic: Melbourne Oral Health Training and Education Centre (MOHTEC), depending on Speciality.

All full-time RHD students will be allocated a desk with storage and a computer, located in either the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne building, Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute or Melbourne Dental Clinic: Melbourne Oral Health Training and Education Centre (MOHTEC) depending on their Research area and supervisor.

Students are not to keep perishables, leave items in their locker/desks/cupboards that may cause discomfort others, odours or be at risk to the health of others. Locker/desks/cupboards are University of Melbourne property and the Melbourne Dental School reserves the right to open, inspect or remove items that may be deemed a potential risk, or not allowed to be stored within them. Students are not entitled to swap lockers, desks or storage cupboards without consulting with the Melbourne Dental School Office. Breaches of any rules adhering to the use of the lockers may result in confiscation of use of storage or a study space.

BYOD

Students are required to bring their own device for all classes please see below for the minimum requirements.

Here are the specs for the Mac Users:

Minimum:
Operating System: macOS Monterey
CPU: Intel or M Series
RAM: 8 GB
Hard Disk: 128 GB SSD
Screen size: 13” or higher
Graphics/Resolution: 2560-by-1600 or higher
Recommended:
Operating System: macOS Monterey or later
CPU: M2 Pro with 10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU
RAM: 16 GB
Hard Disk: 512 GB SSD
Screen size: 14” or higher
Graphics/Resolution: Integrated 16-Core GPU

Here are the minimum and recommended specs for Windows OS:

Minimum:
Operating System: Windows 10 21H2
CPU: Intel Core i5 CPU or AMD Ryzen 5
RAM: 8 GB
Hard Disk: 128 GB SSD
Screen size: 13” or higher
Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher
Advertised Battery Life: 4 or more hours
Internet Connection: Ethernet or/and WiFi
Recommended:
Operating System: Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 21H2, Windows 11 22H2
CPU: Intel Core i7 CPU or AMD Ryzen 7
RAM: 16 GB
Hard Disk: 256 GB SSD or higher (512 GB SSD, 1 TB SSD…)
Screen size: 14” or higher
Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher
Advertised Battery Life: 6 or more hours
Internet Connection: Ethernet or/and WiFi
Ports: At least 1 Thunderbolt or USB-C Port that can charge the laptop

Become familiar with the services and facilities provided by the University of Melbourne. The University’s Students website is a great resource for all Students, and the Graduate Research Hub is useful to all Graduate Research Students Graduate Research Hub.