Bachelor of Dental Surgery
University of Adelaide
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00123M
Dentists work to improve oral health in our communities. Theyre lifelong learners who care about their patients and their work. Dentistry is a science and an art. Its flexible and rewarding, and it changes lives.
Structure
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery consists of an integrated course in each year level, with clinical experiences being provided from day one. The focus of the degree is to emphasise a holistic, preventive-based approach to oral health care, with a minimally invasive approach if restorative treatment is required. Students will be expected to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of relevant biological and medical sciences in managing their patients and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, including an ability to effectively monitor their performance and a desire to continue to learn and grow as a member of the dental profession. The dynamic curriculum uses a case-based learning approach to integrate learning across disciplines. The emphasis is on learning relevant scientific information throughout the degree at the same time as the development of clinical skills. From first year, students will undertake compulsory clinical placements in a range of settings, including a city-based dental hospital and community dental clinics located in metropolitan Adelaide, rural South Australia and interstate.
Subjects
- Dental surgery
Standard entry requirements
- Recent Secondary Education: Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling
- To be considered as a secondary school leaver, applicants must not have completed more than 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) university study (48 units) at an Australian or overseas institution
- To meet the minimum academic threshold for entry into the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at the University of Adelaide, year 12 applicants (school leaver applicants) must achieve an Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors) of 90 or above, OR the equivalent International Baccalaureate score, OR the interstate/ overseas equivalent.
- Higher Education Study: To meet the minimum academic threshold as a Higher Education applicant, you must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study, achieving at least a credit average (a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5. 0 or more).
Recognition
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery is accredited by the Australian Dental Council. To be eligible to work in Australia as a dentist, graduates are required to register with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Dental Board of Australia on the completion of the degree. In order to register, all applicants must comply with the English language skills requirements as determined by AHPRA. Once registered, graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Dental Association.
Study pathways
No automatic credit is available in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery for studies in the specified course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| North Terrace | International: $470,000 | No |
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Further information
All applicants are advised to read the Dental Surgery and Oral Health Admissions Guide before applying for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree. Failure to read this document will not be grounds for special consideration. Visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/bds_bds.html
