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Bachelor of Dental Science
This is a five year full time degree in dentistry.
- How long it takes
- 5 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 83.65
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Dental Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in oral health and helping others
- good communication skills with people of all ages
- steady hands and close attention to detail
- a patient, careful approach to practical work
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
Charles Sturt University
Orange, NSW
4.0from 631 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 89.9 lowest
- (89.9 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 83.65 lowest
- (99.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
- Website for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)
The University of Queensland
Herston/St Lucia, QLD
4.5from 1,654 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 95.7 lowest
- (99 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $10,140 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Dental Science.
- Biomedical and oral sciences
- Preventive dentistry
- Clinical dental practice
- Community and public oral health
- Research project
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?