Dentistry and Oral Health
Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (Honours) - Teaching Hospitals
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Turn high-achieving into a higher degree
There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for entry into a specialisation. You could be seeking answers to oral health questions no one else has asked. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.
The APSB dental School is the number one ranked dental school in Australia*. Our prerequisites for honours study are at least a credit standard GPA and a demonstrated interest in and aptitude for research. You must have completed a Bachelor degree, or at least three years of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery program.
What will you do?
- Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
- Conduct a research project on a chosen topic within the oral health field.
- Partner with a mentor who’ll support and encourage your progress.
- Produce an extended research report or thesis.
*Good Universities Guide 2017/18
Entry Requirements
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- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Admissions information
| SATAC Code | 3BH022, 3BH065 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Completed 3 year relevant bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 OR successful completion of at least 3 years of a relevant Australian bachelor degree of 4 or more years duration (or equivalent) with a minimum academic performance equivalent to a GPA of 5.0. Student enrolments will be limited to the number of honours projects available. Applicants must first find a supervisor and project opportunity, and submit an Expression of Interest. You can find more information about our Honours programs, projects, and the application process here: https://health.APSB.edu.au/our-research/honours-and-higher-degrees-by-research |
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International applicants
| CRICOS | 002789G |
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| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Completed 3 year relevant bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 OR Successful completion of at least 3 years of a relevant Australian bachelor degree of 4 or more years duration (or equivalent) with a minimum academic performance equivalent to a GPA of 5.0. Student enrolments will be limited to the number of honours projects available. Applicants must first find a supervisor and project opportunity, and submit an Expression of Interest. You can find more information about our Honours programs, projects, and the application process here: https://health.APSB.edu.au/our-research/honours-and-higher-degrees-by-research | |
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Fees and Scholarships
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- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Commonwealth-supported place: $11,800 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $43,000 |
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More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Degree Structure
A concurrent honours is available to domestic Bachelor of Dental Surgery students, permitting them to complete their Honours requirements at around the same time that they graduate with the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree. Students can enrol from the end of the third year of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree. The concurrent program is NOT available to international Bachelor of Dental Surgery students.
Research Projects
Research projects may be available in the following areas:
> Craniofacial Biology and Oral Health: studies of normal and abnormal craniofacial growth and development, and oral health. A focus on oro-facial genetics and incorporating studies of the teeth, faces and oral health of Australian twins and other populations.
> Dental Education: studies of education and learning theory and practice, with a focus on dental education.
> Tooth Wear: tribological investigations of the mechanisms of tooth erosion, abrasion and attrition.
> Forensic Odontology: studies of methods of identification, including the use of photographic superimposition techniques.
> Oral Microbiology: studies of oral micro-organisms involved in dental caries and periodontal and endodontic diseases.
> Oral Pathology: studies of pathobiology of cancer treatment related to mucosal toxicity; mucosal pathology; oral cancer.
> Periodontology: properties of dental materials, ultra-structural investigations of tooth-restoration interfaces, and bio-dental imaging modalities.
> Population Oral Health: research in community and preventive dentistry, risk factors for oral disease, and evaluation of dental services.
> Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
DENT 4300A /B Honours Research Methods and Ethics Parts 1 & 2
Research Project
DENT 4200A /B Honours Dental Science Parts 1 & 2
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years:
DENT 4210A Honours Dental Science Two Year Continuing
and
DENT 4210B Honours Dental Science Two Year Final
