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Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus

Australia,Victoria

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60 Months

Duration

CAD 80,400/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 36,000 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Edwards Rd, Flora Hill VIC 3552, Australia

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Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

Program Overview

Build a career helping others with La Trobe's Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours). Develop your professional practice at Australia's largest rural health school and be ready to practice after just five years in this accredited Honours degree.

Understand the foundations of dental science and get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria. You'll treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians and work to improve oral health through prevention, education and clinical care.

If you'd like to explore further research and develop a specialisation, you can also complete a community-based project or research project, which can lead to a doctorate.

You'll learn:

Preclinical oral health: Develop your knowledge of preventive, periodontal and restorative procedures. On graduation, you'll be competent in basic preclinical skills including dental materials, infection control, OH&S, instrumentation and dental procedures.
Medicine for dentistry: Learn to take a comprehensive medical history and understand its role in safe oral healthcare. Understand how therapeutic drugs are used to manage medical conditions.
Clinical practice: Discover how to diagnose and plan care for patients. Improve your communication and treatment skills while learning to manage patients in a clinical setting.
Prosthodontics: Learn the principles of fixed prosthodontics and apply them in practice during your clinical placement.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

60 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 80,400 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 Minimum Listening - 7.0 Minimum Reading - 7.0 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 7.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0 Minimum Listening - 65.0 Minimum Reading - 65.0 Minimum Writing - 65.0 Minimum Speaking - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 85.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Graduate ready to practice dentistry in a variety of different spheres, including:

Public sector: Hospitals, public dental clinics and health education centres all have a need for general dental practitioners.
Private practice: You can practice dentistry in privately owned clinics or be self-employed.
Research: The research pathway of this course offers you an opportunity to go on to complete a PhD and pursue an academic career, or take on postgraduate specialities like orthodontics.

Scholarships

Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia

Scholarship-UG for India

Eligibility High School Scoring	Scholarship Amount
65% to 74.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
75% to 79.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
80% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India

Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent	Scholarship Amount
60% to 69.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
70% to 74.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
75% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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