Bachelor of Dental Science

If you have a real desire to improve people's health, wellbeing and enjoyment of life, dentistry may be the ideal career for you.

The fully accredited Bachelor of Dental Science from Charles Sturt University qualifies you for registration as a dental practitioner in all Australian states and territories.Charles Sturt University is a proudly regional institution committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for the people of rural and regional Australia.

This degree empowers you to make a positive contribution to the health of your local community.Please note:

This course is competitive.

Applications close on 30 September and domestic offers are made via UAC in the first December offer round (10 December 2020).

Offers may be made into January 2021, but this will depend on availability and acceptance rates.

We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course.

• SSS010 Introduction to Chemistry
• SSS011 Introductory Physics
• SSS083 Critical Thinking – A Philosophical Approach

Selection for entry to the Bachelor of Dental Science involves selection for interview based on UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand) score or previous academic performance. Offers are then made based on interview outcome.

Each year at least 50% of places will be set aside for applicants who have a significant rural background or who are Indigenous applicants. Applicants who wish to apply for one of these places will upload an additional form with their UAC application which details their eligibility for this pathway. These applicants will be ranked for interview and offers made separately to other applicants.

Selection for interview Domestic students Applicants who are current CSU students Interviews will be granted to current CSU student who meet the following criteria: * Enrolled in any CSU course at the time of application and have completed at a minimum of 1 year full-time study (or equivalent) with a GPA of 5.5 or higher OR * Enrolled in any CSU course at the time of application and have completed less than 1 year full-time study (or equivalent) with a GPA of 5.5 or higher and an ATAR of > 90. Applicants who have previous tertiary study will have an ATAR equivalent calculated on the basis of their GPA.

Current CSU students who do not meet the above criteria can apply via completing UCAT and, if appropriate, the Rural and Indigenous Pathway form.

Applicants who have significant rural background or who are Indigenous applicants To be considered for interview selection applicants must: * Complete UCAT. Applicants should consult the UCAT website for information about registration, fees and test dates (UCAT) AND * Submit a Rural and Indigenous Pathway form. This form is uploaded with the UAC application

All other domestic applicants To be considered for interview selection applicants must: * Complete UCAT. Applicants should consult the UCAT website for information about registration, fees and test dates (UCAT)

Interviews * Applicants will be notified if they have been selected for interview in the last week of October. * Interviews are held over 5 consecutive days in late November on the Orange campus of CSU with applicants required to attend the interview in person. * The interview will be a panel interview and provides applicants the opportunity to demonstrate their communication skills and to further explore their motivation for undertaking a career in dentistry and their commitment to rural and regional dental practice. Applicant’s problem solving, decision making and spatial awareness skills will also be assessed. International applicants International applicants, including those living or working in Australia, seeking entry to the course should apply direct to the University or via an agent and will be selected for interview based on previous academic performance. While there is no pre-determined grade point average (GPA) cut-off the approximate minimum GPA for consideration based on previous intakes is 6.0 on a 7 point scale. The actual cut-off may be higher depending on the pool of applicants in a given year.

International applicants studying their final year of school, including those studying in Australia, are required to provide school reports for the two final years of schooling.

The closing date for application is the last Friday in May with interview held by Skype in late June/early July.

The interview will be a panel interview and provides applicants the opportunity to demonstrate their communication skills and to further explore their motivation for undertaking a career in dentistry and their commitment to rural and regional dental practice.

English language proficiency This course has a higher English language proficiency requirement. Applicants should check the English language requirements by reading the 'Undergraduate courses' tab.

Supplementary forms

Rural and Indigenous supplementary form