Bachelor of Dentistry in Gold Coast

The Master of Dentistry is only open to students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Dental Health Science (1577) or the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science (1259) at Griffith.

Students who wish to delay entry into the Master of Dentistry may do so for no more than one year. Students who delay entry cannot be guaranteed a place in the Master of Dentistry. Entry will be subject to available dental operatories (dental chairs) and to passing a clinical and written examination.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

This program is quota managed for which there is a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Technology (for Domestic students) will be determined by the following criteria:

• Academic achievement in Year 12 or equivalent.

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics (Graduate Entry) program, a student must have:

• a Bachelor of Dental Technology degree (or equivalent) from Griffith University or a partner University, completed within the past ten years with a minimum GPA score of 4.00 (on Griffith University 7 point scale);

OR

• Bachelor of Dental Technology degree awarded more than ten years ago and have been registered as a Dental Technician in Australia or New Zealand within ten years of the planned date of commencing the program.

Note: This program is quota-managed for which there is a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:

• successful completion of the Griffith Bachelor of Dental Health Science or Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science degree or an equivalent qualification from another university, and
• a GPA of at least 5.0 over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree. A candidate whose levels of achievement falls below this level may apply in writing for special consideration
• the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic, the resources available to support the candidature and the availability of appropriate supervision, and
• the preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the Bachelor degree for the candidate's proposed dissertation topic.

For admission to the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, Australian and New Zealand applicants must:

• hold a Bachelor degree in Dentistry or equivalent (five year program);
• have a minimum of two years clinical experience post-graduation;
• hold current registration with the Dental Board of Australia or Dental Council (New Zealand);
• successfully complete an interview process.

For admission to the Master of Clinical Dentistry program, an applicant must:

• hold a Bachelor degree in Dentistry or equivalent (five-year program);
• hold current registration as general dental practitioner in Australia;
• have a minimum of two years of clinical experience post-graduation from a registrable dental degree;
• meet English language proficiency requirements (see below for details);
• successfully complete an interview process.

The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.

The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:

• successful completion of the Griffith Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology or Bachelor of Dental Technology or an equivalent qualification from another university, and
• a GPA of at least 5.0 over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree. A candidate whose levels of achievemnt falls below this level may apply in writing for special consideration.
• the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic, the resources available to support the candidature and the availability of appropriate supervision, and
• the preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the Bachelor degree for the candidate's proposed dissertation topic.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

This program is quota managed for which there is a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Griffith students may not apply for the Bachelor of Dental Hygiene program by submitting an internal transfer.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

The Bachelor of Dental Health Science is a quota-managed program as there are a limited number of places available to ensure sufficient resources are available to support the students.

Selection for entry to the Bachelor of Dental Health Science comprises of three essential components:

1. University Clinical Aptitude test ANZ (UCAT). The UCAT ANZ assists universities to select applicants with the most appropriate abilities and professional behaviours required to become successful clinicians. To progress to the second component of the application process, ALL potential applicants must first complete this test. In order to be considered for entry in 2023, registration to complete the UCAT ANZ closes on the 17th of May 2022 with a late booking deadline of the 31st of May 2022. More information on the UCAT ANZcan be found at UCAT ANZ.
2. Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Following the University receiving UCAT ANZ results, applicants will be selected for the Multiple Mini Interviews based on their score. The MMI's will require students to attend an online multi station interview on 24 or 25 November 2022. The interviews will assess applicants suitability based on five factors:

• Motivation to study and work in Dentistry,
• Teamwork skills,
• Communication and Empathy,
• Ethics and Social Awareness
• Critical Thinking skills.

• School Leavers- Academic achievements in Year 12 or equivalent. Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge web page.
• University Study - Applicants who have completed university study will have a rank depending on the duration and overall Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved. More information regarding how GPA is calculated and assessed can be found at the Upgrading via University Studies web page.

Each of the three components above have a minimum threshold that must be met. Once all three weighted components are completed, scores will be combined and candidates will be ranked on their overall score. Completion of all components may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Note: Applications for 2023 entry close on the 30th of September 2022.

Griffith University Rural Priority Access Scheme

A proportion of the Griffith University Dental Science intake will be required to be from a rural background (MM 2-7). Therefore, applicants who meet these criteria will be given priority access to Griffith University Bachelor of Dental Health Science. More information is available here.

Griffith students may not apply for the Bachelor of Dental Health Science program by submitting an internal transfer.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

This program is quota managed for which there is a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics (for Domestic students) will be determined by the following criteria:

• Academic achievement in Year 12 or equivalent.