Bachelor of Dental Health Science
Bachelor of Dental Health Science
This degree is the first step towards a career in Dentistry. You will learn from extensive hands-on training from the first year of your studies. You will study and work alongside registered Dentists and Dental specialists in real life settings including in regional areas and in our modern dental clinic…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This degree is the first step towards a career in Dentistry. You will learn from extensive hands-on training from the first year of your studies.
You will study and work alongside registered Dentists and Dental specialists in real life settings including in regional areas and in our modern dental clinic and specialised laboratories in the new Griffith Health Centre. You will enhance your skills through professional practice placements.
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
My career opportunities
As a graduate of this degree and our Master of Dentistry, you will be qualified to work as a registered Dentist with opportunities in private practice, hospitals, school dental clinics and the armed services. Further study and research can lead to a career in academic teaching or specialty practice.
PATHWAYS TO FURTHER STUDY
Provisional entry into the Griffith Master of Dentistry program
Completion of the Bachelor of Dental Health Science (1577) will see graduates gain seamless entry into the Master of Dentistry (5703).
Bachelor of Dental Health Science students need to be aware that should they be successful in gaining entry into the Master of Dentistry (5703) program, additional requirements must be met prior to commencement. Information about these requirements and other relevant information can be found on the Fit for Placement website.
Note: Students are not permitted take a leave of absence of more than one year after completing the Bachelor program and commencing the Master of Dentistry program to ensure currency of knowledge and skills.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Health Science (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 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0
- OR the Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
- OR the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 65 with no score less than 58
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 94 (no score less than 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.
