Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C)
Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics (for International students) will be determined by the following criteria:
Academic achievement in Year 12 or equivalent.
Demonstration of English proficiency.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
This degree is ideal for students who like to work behind the scenes creating and manufacturing dentures, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances but not fitting the final denture or appliance to the patient. It suits students who like working with their hands, can pay attention to detail and prefer not to work directly with the patient.
Dental Technologists (or Dental Technicians as they are often referred to) are highly skilled members of the dental team. They combine art and science skills to construct custom-made dental devices to replace, restore and correct defects that may affect our facial appearance and the ability to use our teeth properly.
As an undergraduate student, you will learn and work alongside Dentistry students in our state of the art dental clinics and laboratories located in the same building. Our students enjoy working with industry-standard equipment including CAD-CAM (Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing) facilities.
You will also expand your hands-on experience working with registered and experienced Dental Technicians in our commercial laboratory and through professional practice placements.
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
CRICOS CODE: 094387J
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Introduction to Dental Technology - 1011DOH
Foundational Anatomy and Physiology - 1006MSC
Applied Oral Biology 1 - 1018DOH
Communication and Culture - 1506LHS
OR
Language and Communication for Health - 5902LHS (see Note 1)
Applied Oral Biology 2 - 1019DOH
Laboratory Practicum 1 - 1101DOH
Prosthetic Technology 1 - 1201DOH
Note: Students must successfully complete all Year 1 courses before enrolling in Year 2 courses.
Note 1: Students required to undertake 5902LHS will complete the course in their first trimester in place of 1506LHS.
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Prosthetic Technology 2 - 2202DOH
Laboratory Practicum 2 - 2204DOH
Prosthetic Technology 3 - 2203DOH
Laboratory Practicum 3 - 2205DOH
Note: Students must successfully complete all Year 2 courses before enrolling in Year 3 courses.
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Prosthetic Technology 4 - 3031DOH
Laboratory Practicum 4 - 3032DOH
Health Practice Management - 3008AHS
Professional Practice - 3029DOH
Research Development - 3023DOH
As a Dental Technologist (or Dental Technician as they are often referred to) you will find employment with Dental Technicians, Dentists, Dental Prosthetists, Prosthodontists, Orthodontists, Periodontists, and Oral Surgeons in the public or private health sectors. Working to referring dental practitioners and specialists prescriptions. You will be able to design and construct appliances according to international standards that meet individual patients needs. You will work with a wide range of materials and techniques such as: gold, porcelain, plastic and lost wax technique and CAD-CAM (Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing). You may see patients to record the colour, shape and characteristics of existing teeth.
With this qualification, you can apply your scientific knowledge, artistic skills and compassionate nature across three distinct specialist areas - Prosthodontic, Conservative and Orthodontic - or you may eventually choose self-employment.
Graduates will be well equipped to sit for a 'skills exam' requested by employers.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
