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Bachelor of Dental Science

ProviderCharles Sturt University
Course code: UAC214738UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

If you have a real desire to improve people's health, wellbeing and enjoyment of life, dentistry may be the ideal career for you. The fully accredited Bachelor of Dental Science from Charles Sturt University qualifies you for registration as a dental practitioner in all Australian states and territories.

Develop your skills in our state-of-the-art simulation clinic, dental technology / clinical support laboratory, biodental science learning suite and anatomy teaching facilities. Charles Sturt University also has five dental and oral health clinics across its Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga campuses. These clinics are open to patients from the local community and will provide some of your first professional training. You could undertake placements at any Charles Sturt University clinic during your course, working under the supervision of qualified dental practitioners.

Charles Sturt University is a proudly regional institution committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for the people of rural and regional Australia. This dentistry degree empowers you to make a positive contribution to the health of your local community.  

This course has been developed in cooperation with the Australian Dental Council, the Australian Dental Association, local dentists, oral health practitioners and senior consultants. Students will be required to purchase dental supplies and instrument kits and meet expenses associated with clinical placements.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

32-36
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 162Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 162IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5PTE Academic 50, no component below 42TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 15

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students39
#2024
Higher education entry29 · 74.36%
74.36%
School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
<5%
Secondary education0 · 0%
0%
Vocational pathway0 · 0%
0%
Other entry pathways0 · 0%
0%
International students10 · 25.64%
25.64%

Course curriculum

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