Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C) (Biology also recommended), and UCAT (domestic* only). View how UQ applies the UCAT scores here under the section 'Applicants with the same entry score'.
* applicants that apply via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander admissions pathway are not required to sit UCAT.
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
Prepare 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.
CRICOS CODE: 082620D
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BDSc(Hons) Year 1
Complete 16 units comprising:
6 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 1, Semester 1, and
6 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 1, Semester 2, and
4 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 1 - Full year
BDSc(Hons) Year 1, Semester 1
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
Introductory Cellular Physiology
Dental Science I
BDSc(Hons) Year 1, Semester 2
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry for Pharmacy & Dentistry
Professions, People and Healthcare
BDSc(Hons) Year 1 - Full year
Complete 4 units for ALL of the following:
Dental Practice I
BDSc(Hons) Year 2
Complete 16 units comprising:
4 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 2, Semester 1, and
4 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 2, Semester 2, and
8 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 2 - Full year
BDSc(Hons) Year 2, Semester 1
Complete 4 units for ALL of the following:
Integrated Physiology & Pharmacology for Dentistry
Immunology & Microbiology for Dentistry
BDSc(Hons) Year 2, Semester 2
Complete 4 units for ALL of the following:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for Dentists
Head & Neck Anatomy for Dentistry
BDSc(Hons) Year 2 - Full year
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
Dental Science II
You must enrol in this course code for both semesters
Dental Practice II
BDSc(Hons) Year 3
Complete 16 units comprising:
8 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 3, Semester 1, and
8 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 3, Semester 2
BDSc(Hons) Year 3, Semester 1
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
Population Oral Health and Professional Practice I
Dental Practice IIIA
Dental Disciplines A
BDSc(Hons) Year 3, Semester 2
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
Research Informed Practice I
Dental Practice IIIB
Dental Disciplines B
BDSc(Hons) Year 4
Complete 16 units comprising:
8 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 4, Semester 1, and
8 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 4, Semester 2
BDSc(Hons) Year 4, Semester 1
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
Population Oral Health and Professional Practice II
Dental Practice IVA
Advanced Dental Disciplines A
BDSc(Hons) Year 4, Semester 2
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
Research Informed Practice II
Dental Practice IVB
Advanced Dental Disciplines B
BDSc(Hons) Year 5
Complete 16 units comprising:
7 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 5, Semester 1, and
7 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 5, Semester 2, and
2 units for all BDSc(Hons) Year 5, Full Year
BDSc(Hons) Year 5, Semester 1
Complete 7 units for ALL of the following:
Dental Practice V A
BDSc(Hons) Year 5, Semester 2
Complete 7 units for ALL of the following:
Dental Practice V B
BDSc(Hons) Year 5, Full Year
Complete 2 units for ALL of the following:
Research Informed Practice III
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Dentist
Oral health therapist
Community health officer
Clinical dentist
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
