Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Further Information
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| Intake period | |
February |
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| Duration | |
5 years full time Many courses may be studied part-time, which will increase the time taken to complete the course. |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Bachelor of Dental Science: Chemistry is not a prerequisite but is recommended. The course is taught on the assumption that all students have an understanding of chemistry to TEE/WACE level. The selection process is based on your UMAT score and an interview, as well as academic performance; read the special requirements for full details. Prior to admission to the course, you will be required to demonstrate that you are not antigen-positive for Hepatitis B, as required by the faculty's Infection Control Policy. Further information is available, in confidence, from the Faculty Admissions Officer on (08) 9346 4620. Although not compulsory, all successful applicants are strongly recommended to undergo tuberculin testing and, if necessary, BCG vaccination. Minimum TER: |
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| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Dental Science |
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| Fees | |
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Please refer to the Unit Costs |
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| TISC Codes | |
Commonwealth-supported places |
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| Links | |
| University Handbook |
Dentistry
Dentistry is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the mouth in order to maintain oral health.
As personal appearance, speech and general health assumes greater importance to individuals, they are demanding higher levels of professional care. This can include orthodontic treatment, replacement of missing teeth, the treatment of gum disease, discoloured and damaged teeth.
You will study basic medical sciences, medical chemistry, physiology, biophysics, biomorphology and oral health and disease.
Later, some of the subjects are continued and histology, biochemistry and microbiology are introduced.
There is gradual progression towards dental subjects until the final level of the course in which you will spend most of your time working in clinical supervised out-placements.
The course makes full use of the excellent facilities at the Oral Health Centre of WA.
Please note: there are additional admission requirements for this course for domestic and International students
Career opportunities
The majority of dentists are self-employed in general dental practice.
There are also opportunities for graduates to become academics undertaking teaching and research in the University sector while others choose to undertake further training to become specialists in areas such as Orthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics (restorative), Paedodontics or Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
| Course enquiries | Admissions, application, and general enquiries to |
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Stephen Lawrie |
Hackett Hall (M353) Phone (+61 8) 6488 2477 Email admissions@uwa.edu.au |
