Bachelor of Dental Surgery
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    Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 104,100 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    About

    The Bachelor of Dental Surgery emphasises a holistic and preventive-based approach to oral health care. Integrate knowledge and understanding of relevant biological and medical sciences in managing patients.

    You’ll also develop high levels of professionalism, including the ability to effectively monitor your performance.

    Throughout your studies you’ll get the chance to explore a dynamic curriculum which uses an integrated learning approach. You'll learn relevant scientific information as you develop your professional and clinical skills.

    From first year, you’ll undertake compulsory clinical placements in a range of clinic settings. These may include hospital-based, community, rural and interstate locations.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry is competitive. To be considered for entry, applicants must meet at least one of the minimum entry requirements shown below, demonstrate they fulfil the prerequisites, sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ), and attend an interview (if invited). If applicants meet academic minimum entry requirements, they will be selected for an interview on the basis of UCAT ANZ results.

    Eligible applicants will be ranked on a combination of UCAT ANZ results, interview results and academic score results.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with an adjusted ATAR equivalent selection rank of 90.00 or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher award program at a recognised higher education institution with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    As a qualified dentist, you’ll be ready for your dynamic career in the dental industry. Dental and oral health professionals are well paid and in demand, with job prospects expected to increase.  

    Your career paths may include: 

    • Private practice: Start your own clinic, join an established practice, or join a partnership with other dentists and oral health professionals.  
    • Public sector: Work as a dentist in government and community or school-based dental clinics across Australia.  
    • Research and academia: You can also pursue research to advance oral health care. By engaging in dental research, you can contribute to the development of new treatments, preventive strategies, and technologies that improve patient outcomes.   
    • Specialist practice: You can also pursue postgraduate studies in various specialist areas of dentistry which will allow you to register as a dental specialist with the Dental Board of Australia. 

    Industry trends 

     The dentistry profession is always in demand, with jobs in Australia expected to grow by 27.8% by 2026 (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2021). There are also exciting technological advances on the industry's horizon, including the use of AI, augmented and virtual realities in treatment and care. 

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Dentist with the Dental Board of Australia (DBA).

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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