The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPrepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a qualified dentist, with the latest knowledge and skills to prevent, diagnose and treat oral diseases and abnormalities.
The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) educates the next generation of dental professionals at the UQ Oral Health Centre – the most advanced tertiary oral health facility in Australia.
Join one of Australia's most respected dental schools and benefit from smaller cohorts with dedicated specialist teachers. You'll learn the science and acquire the technical skills to care for patients, and prevent, diagnose and treat oral diseases and abnormalities.
You'll develop in-depth knowledge of general practice dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery and public health. You'll also gain the experience needed to provide quality oral healthcare to make a genuine difference to the lives of others.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 11 Wyndham St, Herston
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent)
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C) (Biology also recommended)
Requirements:
- Minimum ATAR of 99.0 (or equivalent)
- UCAT (from the year you apply). View how UQ applies the UCAT scores. Applicants that apply via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander admissions pathway are not required to sit UCAT.
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent)
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C) (Biology also recommended)
Requirements:
- Minimum ATAR of 99.0 (or equivalent)
- UCAT (from the year you apply). View how UQ applies the UCAT scores. Applicants that apply via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander admissions pathway are not required to sit UCAT.
Equivalent subjects
- Chemistry: Chemistry (HL or SL)
- English: English B (SL/HL); English A - Literature (HL/SL); English A - English Language & Literature (HL/SL); English A1 (SL/HL); English A2 (HL/SL)
Grade requirement: IB Completed Diploma; a grade of 3 in HL subjects; a grade of 4 in SL subjects.
English language requirements:
- IELTS: Overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition): Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
- PTE Academic: Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
- CES: Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$54,820
$418,270
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Dentist
A Dentist provides oral health treatments and procedures at a dental practice or oral health clinic. You might examine patients’ teeth and gums and...
Dental Hygienist
A Dental Hygienist performs minor dental procedures and assessments on clients. You might work at an oral health clinic, a dental practice or other...
About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.
At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.
