Dentistry

Great weather, highly skilled instructors, and reasonable amount of workload. Only thing I dislike is the organization of the material and scheduling, which can get quite messy. Instructors are very knowledgeable and keep up with up-to-date information. Many demonstrators around pre-clinics to help guide your work. Overall good.

University of Melbourne is a large campus with many opportunities to meet new people. There are many social events and free food on campus. However, the environment can be overwhelming especially if you’re moving from a smaller town. This is a challenging program, but one that’ll bring you to a great skill level. This program seems relaxed at the beginning but it unexpectedly accelerates in challenge near the midpoint of the year and stays at that challenging pace. You’ll meet many instructors with many different teaching styles: some are encouraging and helpful while some are strict and critical. The program also provides a lot of opportunities for hands-on learning from the very beginning. You’ll learn about many aspects of dentistry in first year from making a brand new set of dentures to role-playing as a dentist with your colleagues. There will be many new faces, which can be overwhelming. Everyone I’ve met has been friendly but the social environment can be stressful for introverts. You’ll have a lot of new experiences.

Though you’ll be moving to a new continent, integrating into everyday life isn’t too difficult. Try reaching out to other international students for advice (about public transport, what the major grocery stores are, and which residence buildings are better than others). You could also try to reach out to people in the program before the course begins. You’ll have a familiar face there with you right away.

A small but cosy campus with a very extensive dentistry building. Lots of hands on training which is great and lots of great professors always willing to help.

Various libraries to study at, good sense of community, fun events to attend. Knowledgeable instructors, lots of hands-on sessions, immersive learning, steep learning curve. Try to participate in as much clubs events as you can at first and find your group of friends. Find your ideal study spots.

The facilities and campus is very nice and new. There are plenty of clubs and events. There is some disorganization in the course structure. Be prepared to adapt quickly as there is limited time and the course gets going quickly.

If your struggling staff is always there to support you and help you get through the program. Lots of early hands on learning which is great. Course structure and timetabling are inconsistent and there are lots of changes being made throughout the year sometimes only a few days in advance. It is a good program and staff are there to support you when you need it. Overall it’s a decent program.  If you truly want to be a dentist, take the risk and come to Australia! It is stressful, and scary but it’s been an incredible adventure. Aside from the school, it has been the most transformative experience in terms of personal growth. There will be ups and downs but you will meet so many amazing people who become family and are going through the same things. These people will support you and help you through!

Melbourne Dental School runs a very solid program. We got early clinical exposure starting second year (seeing patient starting second year) while most programs here start their clinical during third year. It’s a privilege to be here honestly. All my professors and mentors are very knowledgeable and approachable and provided me with lots of guidance. Dentistry is by no doubt a challenging profession, but I’m glad I’m in a program with lots of supportive peers (lots of Canadians, yah!!!!), which helps me power through. The administrative side of school could have been better though. But again, nothing is perfect.

The UWA Dental school offers early hands-on training, allowing students to develop fine motor skills and technique. The program is taught by a variety of specialized dentists with up to date knowledge, and there are many enjoyable events that allow connections between students and staff. One factor that is a bit of a challenge is the scheduling of classes, where changes are sometimes made last minute, making it challenging to schedule other commitments. UWA boasts a beautiful campus right next to the river, with lots of green spaces and iconic buildings. There are always interesting weekly events, I particularly enjoyed the destress petting zoo and club day where I was able to see all the opportunities there were to get involved and make friends. While there is some construction going on at the main library, hopeful when it reopens it will provide more study spaces for everyone. Try and give yourself a bit of extra time when you first arrive to get yourself sorted and explore Perth, and go to events held by the University Dental Students Society to connect with classmates and instructors.

Melbourne has very nice facilities. Most labs are new and demonstrators are awesome. We don’t have much practice time for simulation clinic outside of scheduled hours so that’s a downside.

The school is beautiful and is very inclusive. There is lots to do and provides early hand on drilling time which is amazing. However, the school is a bit disorganized sometimes which makes it difficult to keep track of what is going on. I love the early hands on drilling experience that most dental schools to not provide to students. However, the school under went significant changes in the program 3 years ago and are still working out the kinks. It is such a rewarding experience living in a different country while also getting your dream degree.

Good location and access to transit! Wish there was more o-week events particular to each program. Campus and facilities are good, but the curriculum needs improvement in terms of scheduling, communications, and general organization and efficiency. Be brave and embrace the opportunity to move to Australia!

Unimelb has Stop 1 which is really resourceful as an international student. They’re practically able to answer and resolve all concerns – different to what I experienced at [my Canadian university] where I had to contact different departments for different conflicts. Unimelb’s dental program has a lot of hands on experience which is different compared to most other universities. Timetable/scheduling is a bit disorganized due to the system they use (excel). No regrets!

I highly appreciate the female professors facilitating lectures and simulation clinics at CSU. We get straight into hands on training in the first year of university. CSU is a small campus in Orange with essential facilities that can be improved. There are also clubs such as the Student Dental Association, Bushwalking and Outdoors Club… with openness to inaugurate a new club or group (i.e. A Canadian Club). The close-knot student body is something I love about the campus. The room for improvement in resources and facilities for food, fitness, and professional networking, to name a few are factors that can be progressed.

Very beautiful school overall. While not on main campus, the staff at the school are very helpful and responsive. Staff very supportive. The education quality is very good with very specialized staff. Overall, they provide more opportunities to learn and experience things that many schools even in Canada do not provide. Some opportunities so good, I would even choose UWA over schools in Canada.

Melbourne dental school is fun! Cohort is very nice and supportive. Facilities are pretty good, although I couldn’t find that many library to study in, but overall Unimelb is pretty good!

The content is quite fast paced, but you get to attend labs and workshops which are a great opportunity to get hands on with the material and work with peers. If given the opportunity I would highly recommend coming to Australia. It is an experience that will likely not come around again. Gold Coast is a bright and vibrant city with tons of fun things to do. There’s a great night life and the beaches are unbeatable. Griffith is a great university and the dentistry program has been great so far. It’s very easy to connect with the other Canadians in your cohort and start one big family.

Charles Sturt University is a small university but a very supportive one. You feel like a part of family when you come to campus. There’s always a plethora of clubs and activities to cater to everyone’s interests. As scary as it sounds, moving away from home to another country… Charles Sturt University supports you through it all. There are always other international students just like you in your cohorts who support you and make the journey an enjoyable one! The program combines foundational biomedical science with hands-on clinical training.

The university of Sydney is a diverse community with lots of clubs and events happening throughout the year. The program has high quality education provided with hands on learning since the beginning. However there is some disorganization with upper management which can lead to confusing situations for students. The university of Sydney is a great place to learn and there was not much of a culture shock when getting here. The weather is great and the food is amazing. Definitely found it worth it.

Great cohort size, almost evenly split between Aussies and Canadians. There are lots of hands-on preclinical sessions (but I still wish there were more!). The demos are very approachable and are here to help you succeed. It is a hard course but you need to know when to reach out when you need help. In first year I would highly recommend taking time to get to know your classmates. You will be seeing each other almost everyday through classes, around the city, at social events, etc. So I highly encourage first years to attend as many social gatherings as they can in first year! Lots of free food events and social activities to participate in! The campus itself is gorgeous. Wish the gym membership was included.

I love the BOHDS society which is a dentistry-based club at our school. They are very engaging and plan many events throughout the year. They even offer review sessions for key subjects for first years. The campus is small but nice, it’s more rural. We start working on each other in first year!! This is rare in dental programs. I love the hands on aspect. The learning is blended so in terms of content you’re doing a lot of self-teaching.

James Cook University provides students with a community like atmosphere, there’s many ongoing events to make the student experience a valuable one. Instructors are super involved in your learning, they are always willing to answer questions and guide you throughout and make sure their students are on track. Make sure to put yourself out there, don’t keep to yourself and it’ll make the experience a lot easier, more enjoyable and a lighter adjustment.

Gold Coast is a bright and vibrant city with tons of fun things to do. There’s a great night life and the beaches are unbeatable. Griffith is a great university and the dentistry program has been great so far. It’s very easy to connect with the other Canadians in your cohort and start one big family. The content is quite fast paced, but you get to attend labs and workshops which are a great opportunity to get hands on with the material and work with peers. If given the opportunity I would highly recommend coming to Australia. It is an experience that will likely not come around again.

CSU’s Orange campus boasts well-equipped learning facilities and a lovely environment for studying dentistry. Though Orange is a small town, it’s a recognized foodie spot and there are plenty of amazing hikes to explore nearby and in the Blue Mountains. The campus makes up for its limited sporting facilities with lots of social sport opportunities (e.g. run club, tennis, and oztag). The OSRC provides great support to students and catered events are a regular occurrence (e.g. sausage sizzles and pizza nights). The instructors support students actively throughout the learning process and hands-on training is structured to help students develop a wide variety of hand skills. One major draw-back as a first-year student is that there are no open hours to practice drilling in the simulation clinic, so we are only exposed to it once a week. The Student Dental Association runs a number of events through the year to encourage networking among students, staff, and professionals beyond he university’s gates.

Like: services provided, staff, welcoming environment. Nothing to dislike. I love the small class sizes, the course load is manageable and the professors and instructors are always helpful. You’ll feel super welcomed and right at home with other Canadians 🙂

Gives hands on experience right away, possibly the best dental school campus and learning environment in the world. Area is very beautiful and older students always willing to assist you, and so many Canadians here. Love the hands on experience, coordinators are very nice and helpful, program gets right into the meat of dentistry very early.

The facilities are really good! Maybe just the computer lab can be more upgraded. Everything about it is good. It is important to stay on track but it is also important to have fun during the process.

I like the area the university is in, I also like the faculty staff who are very understanding and helpful. The dental school isn’t very accommodating to international students, especially considering we make up half the cohort. I like that it’s a combination of both the scientific and technical aspects of things but dentistry is also a very creative profession. Some days it feels like I’m in art school! All the instructors in the first year are very keen to help you succeed. What I dislike about the program is its lack of organization. The timetables are always released last minute, and there have been many errors.

USyd is REALLY hands-on and gives you so much clinic time! The program doesn’t just dive into theory and makes sure you have lots of time to practice. The program can be a bit disorganized and will be a bit messy between semesters. The instructors are very passionate and love what they do. Clinics are so helpful and you get lots of feedback on your work. The overall coordination is messy and really sporadic. Come in with a super open mindset and do your best to connect with your peers! These programs are daunting but especially for dentistry, working together is a massive life saver!

Like – the new university facilities and location close to the city centre. The instructors are really nice and keen to answer your questions. We  have loads of online and asynchronous lectures and classes this year and I wish we had more in person!

I love the faculty and how helpful they are. I dislike that there is a separate campus for dentistry students. I like that I get to do hands on learning in the first year of my program. I dislike that I have to take Bio and Chem in first year and not just dentistry courses. Talk to a lot of people in first year including upper years because it will all help you in the future.

Some lecturers are very knowledgeable and willing to help as much as they can. Hands on experience very early in the program was good. We have to pay for our own dental equipment when a lot of US and Canadian schools have it incorporated in the tuition. Have fun when you’re here! Uni Melb and probably the other Australian universities has lots of breaks/holidays allowing you to relax and explore the city more. Be prepared for lots of lectures, labs, and tutorials and try not to fall behind because it’s hard to come back. It’s a lot different from undergrad where sometimes there a few lectures to teach a whole concept whereas in dental school the concept is taught in one lecture, so the amount of information that we have to know is a lot more than undergrad.

Love the libraries. The clinical experience is amazing, the administration and organization of the curriculum is terrible.

As a student at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus dental school, there are certain aspects that I enjoy as well as some that aren’t the best. I love the high-quality education and training provided at Griffith University’s dental school. The comprehensive curriculum and experienced faculty contribute to a strong academic foundation, especially with cadavers in my anatomical and dental clinics.

I love the class sizes as everyone can get to know each other. I also love how connected all the years are connected to each other. I dislike that some clinicians are not open to allowing students to shadow procedures as that is quite important.

The state-of-the-art dental facilities and well-equipped clinics offer an excellent learning environment. Having access to the latest technology and equipment is a significant advantage. If the university encourages and supports dental research, I would appreciate the opportunity to engage in meaningful research projects, contributing to the field’s advancement.

Kike: beautiful campus, good services on campus. dislike: facilities are a little old and outdated, was hoping for more/better university organized activities. Great focus on practical skills and lots of opportunities to build upon it, great community of students from both Canada and Australia. dislike: faculty administrators are disorganized (ie. timetable errors, last minute changes etc.).

The class size is good, and we get to ask 1 on 1 questions with instructors. The teaching methods are also effective, with online lectures and weekly labs. I dislike that the haptics sessions are only 4 times a year, as they were quite helpful. I like the services on campus and student support. I dislike that some areas on campus look old.

UQ facilities are very advanced especially when it comes to dentistry, and the program gets you clinically prepared as soon as first year. However, some theory-based courses are a bit annoying due to their lack of relevance to my degree. I like the types of procedures we are actually able to do compared to other dentistry programs in first year. Australia is a lot more similar to North America than you think, so don’t expect to be too far out of your comfort zone.

I like the resources and commitment available. I wish the school/program was more organized. I love my class and the diversity.

I enjoy the people and community but the activities and leisure is not very appealing nor is there much to do. I love the learning but i feel that there is not enough time to rest. I would recommend being prepared to be organized. Ask for help everyone is super friendly.

Some things I like are the fact that the campus is multicultural and has a variety of clubs to join. I like that the dental building was recently renovated, the small class sizes and close-knit environment within our cohort. I like the instructors as well, who are very professional and informative. Make connections with upper year students!

I like the simulation clinic and the professors, but the university is a little disorganized and it’s difficult to find accommodation for next year. The program is comprehensive but the assessments are sometimes unclear. Make sure you do your research into the program; you can never be too prepared. But also remember that you’re entering a new and exciting chapter of your life and celebrate your achievement and enjoy yourself. Everyone here is really nice. Not sure about clubs, but social sport at JCU seems to be a good way of making friends. Even just going to classes and labs you’ll meet enough people and make enough friends.

I like that they accepted me! Also, the campus is great, and they are very lenient with extending credit for prior study. My only beef is with some certain professors, and I’m pretty sure everyone has a similar experience! I like that we get started learning relevant materials right away. I wish we would practice hand skills more in the first year though. The dental sports team is awesome! I work for 30 an hour part time as a clinical assistant at an orthodontics clinic.

Small campus, very individualized services and strong consideration for feedback, well kept campus and beautiful secluded campus in the rainforest. Dentistry students (especially international students) are very well supported! According to mature aged students, clinical experience is unlike any other uni in Australia!

Any dislikes would be some scheduling errors as it’s a small uni and some professors can be bad at communicating between one another/doing their own thing (which is very common at most unis and has improved in 1 yr 2nd sem).

Teaching methods based very much on practical application and very helpful, some professors can be difficult/don’t teach as well but a large portion of the profs are excellent. Some dislikes for the course material in 1st sem of 1st year- just be prepared for very general and tedious content not related to dentistry. Some advice: view it as a trial run for your first sem of uni because 2nd semester you’re already doing class 1 fillings, amalgam and learning about clinical scenarios and the content becomes much more relevant.

Great facilities on campus and there are many clubs and events going on. I like that there are two campuses, one for just dental students so there’s never a huge rush there. The supervisors and teachers are great and the class size is good with many students. I would however like for after-hour clinic sessions like in Canadian and American dental schools. Practice wax carving.

Love everything, a bit of chaos in terms of scheduling, but even that is okay. Large class size but better when broken up into streams, more TA or tutors would help with the ratio. Don’t wait, apply as soon as you can.

Like the practical work in first year.

I like that the campus is new and has all the latest technology. The staff is very supportive and helpful. I feel like the faculty can be a bit more organized when it comes to administration, especially during the start of the year. A lot of Canadian students felt unprepared when we reached and found out we had to complete more requirements, like CPR etc. I like the course materials and instructors, we get to do a lot of practice on simulation teeth. I felt sometimes we had less tutors/supervisors than what was needed for our class size.

James cook university is in a beautiful location. Great campus and it’s very easy to find classes. They don’t put on any sporting activities on a weekly basis. The thing I like most about dentistry is the hands on work and patient management. I dislike some of the chemistry we have to do sometimes.

I like the vibe of the campus and the focus in our university programs. I like the class sizes and materials, but I dislike the organization of the class as it seems my previous university in Canada was much more organized.

[I like the] staff on campus, the support available. Instructors are great, very supportive and friendly. Course material is interesting and relative to what we are studying.

Likes: location, accessibility, transportation, adequate class size, low to moderate stress level. Dislikes: poor administration in some areas; lack of didactic course materials; rushed schedules.

Really enjoy the practical aspects of the program. The fact that we have already had some lab experience and drilling has been great. Love every aspect of it. Prepare to be on your own. Not only are you responsible for studies, but cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc. Additionally, be prepared to ‘lose’ your home support, so I encourage you to leverage any and all support systems to adapt.

Campus is small and nice. The people here are very nice. I like class sizes and most of my instructors, however this uni doesn’t allow dental students to come practice hand skills / drilling teeth on their own time.

[I like the ] Campus, Program, People. I like the hands on aspect of [Dentistry]. As with all programs, the administrative/organizational side of things could definitely be improved.

like: small campus and most people come from different parts of Australia so it’s easy to make friends; simulation clinics starting in first year.  Everything is combined in one subject, small campus – really little people doesn’t feel like a university. Be ready for simulation clinics!

Like: people and can build strong friendships and closeness with faculty. Dislike: location, very small campus/town. Like: instructors and pace of first year. Organization of classes is not the best.

Small campus that’s not too busy (what I like) It can get really hot 🙂 Hands-on simulation clinic from day 1

The campus is just really beautiful. It’s a drastic difference from back home in Calgary, because here it’s all open and there’s tons of greenery around. There’s also tons of sports facilities everywhere, like a huge track, multiple basketball courts, tennis nets, etc. and they’re all outdoors. The liveliness of it all just makes the degree I’m pursuing much more bearable. I don’t like how small the cohort is, because it’s everyone knows everyone and you’re around the same group of people all the time. It’s nice to go to other uni events and stuff to surround yourself with a larger variety of people. Just do it! I feel like everyone has their doubts & worries when it comes to such a big move, but at the end of the day I don’t think that anybody can ever be 100% certain about something like this. It’s a big move and there are definitely tons of uncertainties, but I feel like if you have to study/get a degree you might as well make a story out of it. 5+ or however many years will pass by regardless, it’s just up to you for how you want them to play out.

Good staff, early hands on experience and pre clinical hours, no open lab hours/clinic hours. Class size is good, course material is relevant, teaching methods are okay all lectures are mainly pre recorded and some of them are bad quality. But flexibility to complete content on your own time helps with having a job.

I’m doing a lot of self learning but I don’t mind it as I learn better that way any. The campus is beautiful and the facilities seem great. Class sizes – 81 people which is great as more one on one opportunities for learning. The course material – I feel that the first year dental professor has been recycling his slides from 5 years ago but is not the best. Definitely go! Look up some of the first year courses you can get credit for at Griffith like chemistry and anatomy and do them in Canada.

[Love] location, nice facilities, small class size for dmd. Pros- Class size, facilities.

I like what I am learning about, they are all topics that I am very interested in. The university has a lot of nice facilities for learning that are available to students.

Teachers are top tier. Teaching Facilities are good. There are so many place to eat around campus. There are always activities going on to connect students out side the classroom.

Expectations are higher than you may be used to in an undergraduate. Dental school is tough. Class size is good at around 90ish. Mix of caring and awful teachers. Mostly caring and great but the ones that are not great stand out. LOTS of material to cover and little time to do even some of the recommended reading. 1st year is all base knowledge.

I love the anatomy learning facilities, medical services on campus, the relaxed feel, the passion that most of the faculty has for teaching, and the proximity to everything I need (gym, health care, public transit, housing, groceries, and more in walking distance). I slightly dislike the size of the university. Since Griffith is spread over many campuses, it feels quite quiet at times. There also isn’t much “school spirit” the way there is back in Canada.

I like the class size a lot. There are about 100 of us, with much of the cohort being Canadian (including my housemates), so I’ve gotten to know a lot of the cohort quite well, but there are still quite a few people I’m yet to talk to. The teaching methods in the university in general have been stellar with regard to anatomy courses, but can be lacking in a couple of courses, where lecturers intentionally make life unreasonably difficult. Most instructors are excellent, going above and beyond to supplement our learning, though a few do the bare minimum and still expect excellence from students. However, there are usually additional resources to get guidance outside of these lecturers (such as PASS, or tutorials), so it was manageable… we don’t really start on our hand skills until our second year. In first year we have “haptics” sessions, where we have virtual simulated drilling, but it isn’t really analogous to the simulation clinic in later years.

UQ has really nice facilities with lots of great, caring professors.

I love it! It has an amazing hands-on program with great professors. The University campus is also very beautiful.

I like university simply because I am taking a degree that I always wanted to take. Being able to go and learn new things every day is what I really enjoy about university. I am enjoying my program. I enjoy studying dentistry because it is something that I have always wanted to do. I also find the course material quite interesting.

Yes. There is great clinical experience and I have made very close friends since moving. Unlike undergrad I am actually taking steps that are directly applying to the job that I would like to do when I graduate.

University of Melbourne is amazing. It’s very comprehensive and have most of specializations. Professors are great and highly knowledgeable, experienced and helpful! The school has access to a dental hospital which makes it even more desirable to study dentistry here as you get such more in-depth experience during your clinical sessions. The program is amazing! they recently made it full-year terms instead of semesters. This is very good as it allows students to connect and better related the course material together. amazing professors! they are very knowledgeable and highly experienced as well as being very approachable and supportive.

I like it because they emphasize clinical work, and really want us to push ourselves to be the best clinicians possible. Educating students is one thing, but to inspire students to reach a certain level of clinical excellence is a whole new ball game. I’m living the dream every single day that I wake up. How many people can say that!

I really love UniMelb, the campus is gorgeous and the atmosphere is great. It’s a world renowned university and I am proud to be a student here. Only downfall is that there is not a lot of student spaces in the Dental Hospital for us to study or relax, since it is shared with all other staff working in the hospital. I am enjoying my program a lot, it’s intense but manageable in my opinion. I love the mix of hands-on labs/simulation clinic, and the education side learning about diseases and treatments; etc. We are very advanced in terms of exposure to patients and simulation clinic, in comparison to other Canadian/American universities which is amazing. The administration is a little disorganized, as they are constantly changing our schedule which can be frustrating at times.

Yes, there’s many fun events going on all the time to enjoy and also quiet areas to study! Dentistry students get access to home groups inside the dental building 24/7 and we can study there whenever, also there’s a fridge and microwave available which is very helpful!! Overall, amazing facilities as well. [The program is] very hands on and I am learning heaps!

The location is amazing and so is the program. love the program bc it recognizes credits from Canadian uni’s

The campus is beautiful and very nicely located in Sydney, but we aren’t actually there much at all after 1st semester. The program curriculum is great and very hands-on from very early on, but is fairly disorganized at times, particularly in the Medicine-heavy first semester. Sometimes it feels like we are not kept in the loop as well as we could be, but it is also a graduate program and therefore it is somewhat expected that we should have the skills necessary to dig around online and find the appropriate documents that tell us such things as when our exams are or what is actually on them. The instruction is also by and large very good, with profs that seem to really want us to succeed. Overall I am very satisfied with my choice to come here, and would highly recommend other Canadian students do the same.

Studying dentistry at UQ has been such a rewarding experience. I have the pleasure of studying with classmates coming from so many diverse backgrounds. Because of strong emphasis on hands-on clinical activities here at UQ, we have learned to work as a team, with each of us precisely aware of our role, whether that may be assisting, operating, or being a patient. We have amazing, top-class facilities with instructors who are always available to help…. I look forward to spending the next 4–5 years with my amazing cohort.

I like that UoM focuses a lot on clinical practice. But they also focus a lot on theoretical knowledge in order for us to become knowledgeable and practical clinicians. This university definitely sets students up for returning back to Canada such as my colleague.

My experience at the Dentistry program at the University of Melbourne has been wonderful so far. The cohort is relatively small at around 100 students so you get to know most of the people in your program. There are also plenty of Canadians to ease the potential struggle of being away from home. The program while demanding, does afford you the time to enjoy what Melbourne has to offer. It has a nice balance of theory mixed in with practical application of dentistry skills.

The program has been a really smooth transition from undergrad. The pre-clinical experience has been challenging but great and the facilities are top notch. Exams are fair and I really feel like I am learning a lot. Professors are approachable and care about student progress and learning.

Like: – Simulation clinic begins in the second semester of the first year. (with clinical practice coming up next year) – Small class size – Additional assessments are often provided If you fail any material – The cost was cheaper than other Australian universities Dislike: – it was very difficult to get courses exempted, and the requirements seemed very arbitrary (I did eventually get 4 courses exempted halfway through the semester) – Many professors have quit in recent years (including this year) the result is that the school is understaffed. One professor have left during the middle of the semester. This causes confusion and issues for learning content – Their is a high expectation for self learning with minimal resources/guidance given. – The expectations for examinable knowledge is very unclear – Very few techniques have been formally taught in our clinical practice settings. (we are expected to try things and figure it out on our own) – Since the school is small, there is not a lot a lot of recreation facilities (i.e. rock climbing wall and squash courts, both of which were staples at previous universities that I have attended.

I love my University and program; I love having the balance of studying and fun in the Gold Coast. My dental program provides state of the art facilities and the professors have been very helpful through the transition. I also got credited for many courses which saved me a lot of time and money.

Studying at the University of Melbourne gave me an opportunity to travel to another continent and experience a different culture without having to take a break from school. The highlight of my degree was when I entered my second year and began seeing my first patients. It was daunting at first to be seeing real patients, but it was also exciting to be able to use what we have been learning for the past year.

Excellent amount of clinical time! It is great! Wish I did this sooner.