Bachelor of Dental Science

Postgraduate

Online

£ 4001-5000

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    March

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.



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About this course

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 320 points.Full subject list
This course of 320 points duration, consists of 1 X 48 point,1 X 32 point, 2 X 24 point, 2 X 16 point, 3 X 12 point, 15 X 8 point and 1 X 4 point subjects.

These subjects are:
BMS129 Physiological Sciences 1 (8)
BMS130 Physiological Sciences 2 (8)
CHM102 Chemistry for Dental and Veterinary Sciences (8)
DOH124 Foundations of Dental Practice 1 (12)
DOH133 Oral Microbiology (8)
DOH114 Oral Anatomy & Histology (12)
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services (8)
DOH231 Dental Biochemistry (8)
DOH233 Pathological Basis of Human Disease (8)
DOH254 Foundations of Dental Clinical Practice 2 (16)
DOH253 Head & Neck Anatomy (8)
DOH243 Foundations of Restorative Dentistry (24)
DOH334 Prosthodontics 1 (12)
DOH335 Foundations of Dental Clinical Practice 3 (24)
DOH343 Endodontics (16)
DOH344 Foundations of Oral Surgery (8)
DOH345 Oral-Maxillofacial Pathology (8)
DOH403 Dental Clinical Practice 4 (32)
DOH412 Medicine and Surgery for Dental Practice (4)
DOH414 Oral Surgery (8) l Pathology (8)
DOH403 Dental...

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.

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Subjects

  • Dentistry
  • University
  • Dental

Course programme

  • DOH254 - Foundations of Dental Clinical Practice 2
  • DOH334 - Prosthodontics 1
  • DOH335 - Foundations of Dental Clinical Practice 3
  • DOH403 - Dental Clinical Practice 4
  • DOH483 - Dental Clinical Practice 5
  • BMS129 - Physiological Sciences 1
  • BMS130 - Physiological Sciences 2

  • Career opportunities Charles Sturt University's dental science graduates contribute to combating the chronic shortage of dental and oral health workers Australia-wide. Once you're registered as a dentist, your job prospects are excellent. Most  dentistry students know if they have a graduate position by December of their final year. Enjoy a wealth of opportunities Employment opportunities exist in general or specialist dental practice, public sector dental health, the Australian defence forces (Army, Navy or Air Force), hospital dental clinics, education and research. Starting salaries for dentists are among the highest graduate starting salaries nationally. Choose your destination While our dental science graduates can travel the world and work almost anywhere, they are often found at the heart of rural and regional communities Consider a specialisation After registration, you could undertake further study to become qualified in orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, implantology or prosthodontics programs at master's level, or biomedical or dental science research at doctorate level.

    Bachelor of Dental Science

    £ 4001-5000