Program Overview

Bachelor of Dental Science

The Bachelor of Dental Science is a five-year undergraduate program that qualifies students for registration as a dental practitioner in all Australian states and territories. Developed in cooperation with the Australian Dental Council, the Australian Dental Association, local dentists, oral health practitioners, and senior consultants, this course is based at the Orange campus of Charles Sturt University.

Key Information

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Duration: Minimum 5 years, Maximum 10 years
• Entry Score: To Be Announced (TBA)
• Indicative Fees:
  • Domestic on campus (Commonwealth grant scheme): Full-time $12,516.00 per annum, Part-time $6,258.00 per annum
  • Fee-paying students: Tuition fees vary, with options to defer fees through FEE-HELP for eligible students
• Course Points and Codes: 320 Credit Points, AQF Level 7
• Cricos: Information not specified
• Additional Information: Work-integrated learning, Commonwealth supported places available

Why Study with Us?

• Practical experience in on-campus facilities, including a state-of-the-art simulation clinic, dental technology/clinical support laboratory, biodental science learning suite, and anatomy teaching facilities.
• Opportunity to work in five dental and oral health clinics across Charles Sturt University campuses, providing professional training under the supervision of qualified dental practitioners.
• Dynamic academic community with small class sizes and dedicated, experienced academics and guest lecturers.
• Option for a short study tour to Cambodia or another destination towards the end of the course.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers such as:

• Dental educator
• Dentist

What You Will Study

The course includes a range of subjects that provide a comprehensive education in dental science, including:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry for Dental and Veterinary Sciences
• Foundations of Dental Clinical Practice
• Oral Microbiology
• Oral Anatomy and Histology
• Indigenous Australian Health
• Dental Biochemistry
• Pathological Basis of Human Disease
• Foundations of Restorative Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Endodontics
• Oral-Maxillofacial Pathology
• Dental Clinical Practice
• Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry
• Medicine and Therapeutics in Dental Practice
• Clinical Concepts in Oral Surgery
• Advanced Clinical Options

Costs

• Domestic Students: Indicative fees for Commonwealth supported places and fee-paying students are provided, with options for deferring fees through HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
• International Students: Fees are indicative and subject to change, with information available through Charles Sturt University or its agents.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: TBA
• Academic Entry Requirements:
  • All domestic applicants must apply through UAC.
  • At least 50% of places are reserved for applicants with a significant rural background or who are First Nations applicants.
  • Interviews are a component of the selection process, assessing communication skills, motivation, and commitment to rural and regional dental practice.
• Supplementary Application Forms:
  • Rural and Indigenous Pathway form for applicable applicants.
  • University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) for certain pathways.

Credit and Pathways

• Credit may be available for relevant prior tertiary study or work experience.
• Admission pathways are available for students who do not meet direct entry requirements.

How to Apply

Applications are made through UAC for domestic students or directly to Charles Sturt University for international students, with specific deadlines and requirements for each pathway.