What’s your true calling? It’s certainly a loaded question and one we suspect you’ve asked yourself. Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery alum Dr. Arora shared how she narrowed down her true calling and how she ultimately landed on dentistry; however, her advice is relevant to anyone considering their future career!

20 October 2022 News

How do you pay for dental school?

How do you pay for dental school? Funding a career in dentistry is expensive, but lots of students find a way to do it. Here’s how.

Step 1

Remember to keep an eye on deadlines and to apply early. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time!

 

Send Official Transcripts

❑  OzTREKK requires one copy of your official transcript from each institution at which you’ve studied.

Important: Transcripts must be up to date and in English.

Email: Please have your school/admissions office email us directly or through an official transcript service (e.g., Parchment or MyCreds) to transcripts@oztrekk.com. If you require a password on the digital transcript, please use the following:

  • Question: The educational agent that I am working with
  • Password: OZTREKK1 (no spaces, all capitals) or if there’s a character limit or an access code requirement, use 1234

Mail: If they cannot be emailed, transcripts in their original, sealed envelopes can be mailed to the OzTREKK Office.

Questions About Transcripts?
If your documents are not English or if you’re sending a high school transcript from BC, Alberta, or Saskatchewan, please read How do I send my transcripts?

Step 2

Send Passport Photo Page & Complete SSVF

❑  Scan of your passport photo page (PDF) – Please upload to the myOzTREKK portal.
❑  Fill out the online OzTREKK SSVF Form – We collect this information to meet compliance requirements. If we require further information, we may contact you.

Step 3

Send University-specific Documents

Please upload your documents to the myOzTREKK portal. We only require one copy of each document, even if you’re applying to multiple programs.

 

Adelaide University – Bachelor of Dental Surgery

  Adelaide requires the UCAT ANZ. Please send proof of your registration. Important: Registration closes June 5, 2025

 

Charles Sturt University – Bachelor of Dental Science

  Genuine Student Requirement (OzTREKK Note: This form indicates a 150-word limit, which is incorrect. Please fill the allowable space as you see fit.)
  English Language Requirement – The university requires applicants to have attended and satisfactorily completed at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between grades 7 to 12, taught and assessed solely in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA. Evidence can be provided as follows:

  • Provinces where 4 years of high school are completed: 2 years of elementary school report cards (or equivalent)
  • Provinces where 3 years of high school are completed: 3 years of elementary school report cards (or equivalent)
  • Upload personal copies of report cards (or equivalent) to myOzTREKK portal

If you’re unable to meet this requirement, an Academic IELTS will be required. University studies cannot be used to meet the English language requirement.

 

Griffith University – Bachelor of Dental Health Science & Master of Dentistry

  Griffith requires the UCAT ANZ. Please send proof of your registration. Important: Registration closes June 5, 2025

 

James Cook University – Bachelor of Dental Surgery

  JCU BDS Supplemental Application Form – Fillable document; e-signature required. (See the sample form here)
  Maximum of 3 reference letters (optional) – Must include referee’s phone number. May be sent from referee or by applicant to dentistry@oztrekk.com or by mail.

 

La Trobe University – Bachelor of Dental Science

  La Trobe Personal Statement – Fillable document

 

University of Queensland – Bachelor of Dental Science

  UQ Application Authority Form – E-signature required
  UQ requires the UCAT ANZ. Please send proof of your registration. Important: Registration closes June 5, 2025

 

University of Western Australia – Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised), Doctor of Dental Medicine

   UWA Prediction of Academic Achievement Form (PDF) – Only required if you have not yet completed your high school studies.
  Official ISAT score report (PDF)

  • Register for Test Window 2: April 29 – May 8, 2025
  • Minimum ISAT score: Above 25th percentile in each section
  • Validity: 2 years
  • How to register: Contact ACER – Nominate UWA as a preference when you register.
  • Important: You must register using the same email address that you use to contact OzTREKK/apply.

Step 1

Remember to keep an eye on deadlines and to apply early. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time!

 

Send Official Transcripts

❑  OzTREKK requires one copy of your official transcript from each institution at which you’ve studied.

Important: Transcripts must be up to date and in English.

Email: Please have your school/admissions office email us directly or through an official transcript service (e.g., Parchment or MyCreds) to transcripts@oztrekk.com. If you require a password on the digital transcript, please use the following:

  • Question: The educational agent that I am working with
  • Password: OZTREKK1 (no spaces, all capitals) or if there’s a character limit or an access code requirement, use 1234

Mail: If they cannot be emailed, transcripts in their original, sealed envelopes can be mailed to the OzTREKK Office.

Questions About Transcripts?
If your documents are not English or if you’re sending a high school transcript from BC, Alberta, or Saskatchewan, please read How do I send my transcripts?

Step 2

Send Passport Photo Page & Complete SSVF

❑  Scan of your passport photo page (PDF) – Please upload to the myOzTREKK portal.
❑  Fill out the online OzTREKK SSVF Form – We collect this information to meet compliance requirements. If we require further information, we may contact you.

Step 3

Send University-specific Documents

Please upload your documents to the myOzTREKK portal. We only require one copy of each document, even if you’re applying to multiple programs.

 

University of Melbourne – Doctor of Dental Surgery

   Download and fill out the University of Melbourne Agent Nomination Form (PDF) – Typed signatures are not accepted. Must include a handwritten or digital signature.
  Official CDA DAT or ADA DAT score report (A4 Melbourne recipient code)
   Confirm you meet the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry prerequisites:

  • Visit Melbourne’s prerequisites page.
  • Select the Dentistry dropdown titled “List of assessed subjects.”
  • Find your Canadian university and ensure it has “approved” beside the courses you’ve taken.
  • Download and fill out the Melbourne Prerequisites Form, and upload your documents to the myOzTREKK portal.

Don’t meet the prereqs? Please read Meeting the University of Melbourne’s Prerequisites for tips.

 

University of Otago – Bachelor of Dental Surgery

   University of Otago Application Cover Sheet
  Résumé/CV – Please include names, addresses, and emails for 3 people who may be contacted for a confidential reference.
  Personal statement – While there aren’t any posted guidelines, it’s recommended to outline your reasons for applying for dentistry at Otago and what you hope to gain from it/why you want to be a dentist. You could also include any relevant volunteer or work experience you feel has impacted this decision.
  Course outlines to prove that you have taken course equivalent to and have achieved a minimum of B in each of the following:

 

University of Sydney – Doctor of Dental Medicine

  Official CDA DAT or ADA DAT score report (A5 Sydney recipient code)
   Read the Sydney Admissions Guide
   Doctor of Dental Medicine Portfolio – Please send your personal statement and supporting documents as one PDF.
   AUD$150 Sydney application fee paid directly to the university (link will be provided). Please let us know if you do not wish to pay the application fee and we will cancel your application.

 

University of Western Australia – Doctor of Dental Medicine

❑   Official CDA DAT or ADA DAT or MCAT score report (A8 UWA recipient code)