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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Course code: #BDS

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $94,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    $110 AUD

  • Duration

    5 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    80 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    002788J

Highlights
Industry Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-December-2023 2023-12-30
Fall-February 30-December-2024 2024-12-30
Fall-February 30-December-2025 2025-12-30
Fall-February 30-December-2026 2026-12-30

Overview

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide supports you in becoming a highly skilled and patient-focused dentist. You will:

  • build clinical experience starting in your very first year
  • learn in Australia’s newest dental teaching hospital, in the state-of-the-art Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building
  • explore the full range of dental therapies—from complex restorative to preventative-based treatments
  • practise using equipment in Dental Simulation Clinic
  • tackle real-life case scenarios in teams
  • benefit from extensive placements across metropolitan and rural settings
  • improve lives through community outreach programs.

 

Industry Placement

From first year, students undertake compulsory clinical placements in a range of metropolitan and rural settings. 

These compulsory placements can extend beyond the academic year and can include after-hours and weekend work. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$106,740

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $11,784
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,740
Tuition 1 person $94,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • PDF of academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations).
  • PDF of official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable).
  • PDF of any syllabuses of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer).
  • PDF of any professional qualification or memberships you may have.
  • PDF of your passport and visa (if applicable).

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

94
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

185
185
listening
185
writing
185
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) is a direct entry pathway into further studies at the University of Adelaide for students that have not met the minimum English language entry requirements of their award program.

The PEP is offered in 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 weeks.

Entry and exit requirements for programs that require an Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0 with one or more band scores at 7.0 or above

IELTS
(Academic)
TOEFL
Paper Based
Pearson
Test of English (Academic)
Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)Minimum Program Length
Overall band score of 5.5
with no band score less than 5.0
Overall score of 527
TWE at 3.0
Overall score of 42
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 36
Overall score of 162
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 154
35 weeks
Overall band score of 5.5
Writing and Speaking at 5.5,
Reading and Listening at 5.0
Overall score of 527
TWE at 3.5
Overall score of 42
Writing and Speaking at 42,
Reading and Listening at 36
Overall score of 162
Writing and Speaking at 162,
Reading and Listening at 154
30 weeks
Overall band score of 6.0
Writing and Speaking at 5.5,
Reading and Listening at 5.0
Overall score of 550
TWE at 3.5
Overall score of 50
Writing and Speaking at 42,
Reading and Listening at 36
Overall score of 169
Writing and Speaking at 162,
Reading and Listening at 154
25 weeks
Overall band score of 6.0
Writing and Speaking at 6.0,
Reading and Listening at 5.5
Overall score of 550
TWE at 4.0
Overall score of 50
Writing and Speaking at 50,
Reading and Listening at 42
Overall score of 169
Writing and Speaking at 169,
Reading and Listening at 162
20 weeks
Overall band score of 6.5
Writing and Speaking at 6.5,
Reading and Listening at 5.5
Overall score of 577
TWE at 4.5
Overall score of 58
Writing and Speaking at 58,
Reading and Listening at 42
Overall score of 176
Writing and Speaking at 176,
Reading and Listening at 162
15 weeks
Overall band score of 7.0
Writing and Speaking at 6.0,
Reading and Listening at 5.5
Overall score of 600
TWE at 4.0
Overall score of 65
Writing and Speaking at 50,
Reading and Listening at 42
Overall score of 185
Writing and Speaking at 169,
Reading and Listening at 162
15 weeks
Overall band score of 6.5
Writing and Speaking at 7.0,
Reading and Listening at 6.0
Overall score of 577
TWE at 5.0
Overall score of 58
Writing and Speaking at 65,
Reading and Listening at 50
Overall score of 176
Writing and Speaking at 185,
Reading and Listening at 169
10 weeks
Overall band score of 7.0
Writing and Speaking at 6.5,
Reading and Listening at 6.0
Overall score of 600
TWE at 4.5
Overall score of 65
Writing and Speaking at 58,
Reading and Listening at 50
Overall score of 185
Writing and Speaking at 176,
Reading and Listening at 169
10 weeks

Academic background and requirement

Australian Year 12      

SACE Stage 2: two Science subjects: one chosen from Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Physics; and one chosen from Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Physics; OR IB: two Science subjects (one of Chemistry, Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL) or Physics AND one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics); OR equivalent University courses (i.e. 1st year Human Biology as part of the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences program).

Subject prerequisites are applicable to all BDS entry pathways.

MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods.

 

International Qualifications     

Two subjects: One from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics and one from Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics.

 

Assumed Knowledge  

High proficiency in written and spoken English

 

GPA:

India: ISC & CBSE: 85%   -   ISBE: 95%

China: Gao Kao: 80%

 

Foundation studies:

Foundation programs are designed to meet the special needs of international students who do not meet the academic requirements for entry into undergraduate programs at the University of Adelaide.

Foundation programs help students develop the required level of language and independent study skills needed for successful university study. 

Career opportunities

  • Dental Practitioner
  • Dentist

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