Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) 60 months Undergraduate Program By La Trobe University |Top Universities
Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

80,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

DentistryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

BDSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

BDSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Admission Requirements

11+
33+
98+
185+
7+
99.75+
65+

5 Years
Mar

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

12,284 AUD
-

International Students

80,400 AUD
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