Would an MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) from India be adequate for a research position in Australia? I’ve earned an MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) in public-health dentistry in India. My thesis and other research projects focused on developing a module for dental students on tobacco cessation counselling.

Now I am in Australia, currently with an Australian spouse visa.


What qualifications are required to work as a research assistant in Australia?
Is it possible for me to work in research field as a research assistant or as a public-health professional without clearing the Australian Dental Council exam?
Generally, research assistant is not a regulatory job in Australia (I work with many!). I've seen RA coming from all different background. As long as your boss is happy, there's nothing stopping you working as an RA. However, I have never seen an RA without a university degree, it's hard to convince anyone for your research potential if you don't even have a degree.

Of course, you won't be able to work as a dentist in Australia as dentist is regulatory job.