Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Overview
Join one of Australia’s leading dental schools and prepare for a rewarding career as a qualified dentist, equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to prevent, diagnose and treat oral diseases and abnormalities.
The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) combines cutting-edge education with hands-on experience to prepare you for a successful career in dentistry.
You’ll learn at the UQ Oral Health Centre, Australia’s most advanced tertiary oral health facility, and become part of the next generation of dental professionals.
Benefit from smaller cohorts and dedicated specialist teachers, offering a deep and unique learning experience.
You’ll learn the science and technical skills required to provide patient care. Along with general practice dentistry, you'll develop in-depth knowledge of:
- periodontics
- paediatric dentistry
- endodontics
- prosthodontics
- oral medicine
- oral and maxillofacial surgery
- dental public health.
You'll also gain the experience needed to provide quality oral healthcare to make a genuine difference to the lives of others.
Program highlights
- Begin building your clinical skills from your first semester in our simulation clinics and labs.
- Move into clinics treating patients in your second year as part of our oral health alliance with the Metro North Hospital and Health Service.
- Undertake a 39-week placement in your final year at various dental clinics throughout Queensland.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Dental Practice 1
- Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry
- Immunology and Microbiology for Dentistry
- Professions, People and Healthcare
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Dentist
- Community health officer
Graduate salary
Dentistry (undergraduate)
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Next steps after graduation
If you're interested in specialising, the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry provides a recognised pathway for specialist training in:
- dento-maxillofacial radiology
- endodontics
- periodontics
- prosthodontics
- oral medicine
- orthodontics
- special needs dentistry.
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) is accredited by:
- Australian Dental Council
UQ’s diverse learning, expert mentors and lecturers, hands-on experience and research opportunities have been pivotal in preparing me for my career. I feel equipped with the knowledge and experience to navigate the field’s challenges.
This degree has prepared me for my career in many ways. The most rewarding experience was my rural placement in Rockhampton, where hands-on patient care helped me grow as a clinician while supporting people with diverse needs.
This degree has given me a strong foundation in both the technical and clinical aspects of dentistry. UQ’s unmatched hands-on experience has built my confidence in managing diverse procedures, leaving me well-prepared for graduation.
UQ’s diverse learning, expert mentors and lecturers, hands-on experience and research opportunities have been pivotal in preparing me for my career. I feel equipped with the knowledge and experience to navigate the field’s challenges.
This degree has prepared me for my career in many ways. The most rewarding experience was my rural placement in Rockhampton, where hands-on patient care helped me grow as a clinician while supporting people with diverse needs.
This degree has given me a strong foundation in both the technical and clinical aspects of dentistry. UQ’s unmatched hands-on experience has built my confidence in managing diverse procedures, leaving me well-prepared for graduation.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Minimum entry score
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 99 | 43.5 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Dental Science (Hons) for Semester 1, 2025
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median | 99.35 | 99.95 |
| Lowest | 95 | 99 |
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Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$11,278
2025
$11,278
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $87,824
2025
AUD $87,824
2025
Additional costs
- Additional practice teeth can be purchased at the student's discretion
- Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 per year)
- Dental instruments and equipment including models (approximately $1500).
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
- Lab coat (approx. $50)
- Laptop computer (value at student's discretion)
- Models may be provided for use during assessments. A charge will be incurred if not returned in working condition (approximately $320 per set or $160 for an upper or lower).
- Phantom head masks are provided, however a charge will be incurred if not returned in working condition (approximately $200)
- Purchase of minimum number of teeth for compulsory pre-clinical learning activities (approximately $50 - $400 per year)
- Safety glasses (approximately $25)
- Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
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How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) is 2367.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) is 712002.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) is 712002.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.
We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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