Griffith University

Bachelor of Dental Health Science & Master of Dentistry

Undergraduate

Details

University Location Gold Coast, Queensland
City Population 647,000
Student Population 45,000
Int'l Student Population 8,500
Main Campus Gold Coast
Program Campus Gold Coast
Program Duration 5 years (3 + 2 years)
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$68,000 (first 3 years) & AUD$92,500 (last 2 years) (based on 2025 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February
Next Available Intake 2027
Application Deadline TBA*
International Places 35
CRICOS Provider 00233E
TEQSA PRV12076

Overview

Griffith University is set among native bushland and is located just minutes from the pristine beaches of the famous Gold Coast. Widely acknowledged for its strengths in health studies, Griffith boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the $136-million Griffith Health Centre, co-located with the Gold Coast University Hospital.

The $150-million purpose-built Griffith Health Centre (Ian O’Connor building) is set in the stunning Gold Coast region of southeast Queensland, Australia. It provides state-of-the art facilities, including a comprehensive dental clinic in which Griffith students learn their craft.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry offers postgraduate degrees in clinical dentistry, medicine, and public health, as well as undergraduate programs in dental health science, dental hygiene, dental prosthetics, and dental technology, paramedicine, and public health. Griffith’s programs are accredited by the relevant national accrediting bodies including the Australian Dental Council and the Australian Medical Council, and have been developed to serve the needs of southeast Queensland, Australia and the international community.

The school is renowned for innovative learning activities, emphasizing the human dimensions of health practice. This is achieved through extensive use of small-group and simulation-based learning, as well as by focusing on interprofessional learning, where you learn with, from, and about students in multiple health programs. Working with students of other health professions will allow you to gain the real-world skills you will need to collaborate effectively in practice after graduation.

At Griffith, you’ll gain clinical experience with real patients while you study and get equipped to thrive across this vital field. From the first year of your studies, you’ll be undertaking rigorous hands-on training, working alongside registered dentists and dental specialists in various workplace settings. These include Griffith’s modern 117-chair dental clinic and specialized laboratories in the Griffith Health Centre as well as their network of partner clinics in regional areas.

 

Hear what OzTREKK student, Jen, has to say about studying dentistry at Griffith University!

Program

Bachelor of Dental Health Science
This 3-year degree is the first step towards your career in dentistry. You’ll build a strong foundation for your future career in Griffith’s state-of-the-art health facilities and gain invaluable clinical experience while you study and be equipped to thrive across this vital field. Learn in world-class spaces, practice with real patients and be prepared to help lead the way towards a healthier future for all.

On successful completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible for entry to the Master of Dentistry to complete your training.

Highlights of studying Dental Health Science

  • Learn through extensive practical training from your first year of study.
  • Study and work alongside registered dentists and dental specialists in our modern clinic and in specialized pre-clinical simulation laboratories.
  • Hone your skills in the simulation laboratories before enhancing your skills through professional practice at the Griffith Dental Clinic.
  • Griffith clinics include 117 modern dental chairs, and students assist with more than 6,000 patient appointments each year.
  • Learn from practicing educators who have also led and contributed to globally significant research.
  • Dedicated spaces for dental researchers makes Griffith University the first choice for students studying dentistry and oral health.

Master of Dentistry
After you’ve completed the Bachelor of Dental Science, you’ll begin your 2-year Master of Dentistry degree, which builds on the technical skills you’ve developed. This degree is the final two years of professional training needed for eligibility to apply for registration as a dentist.

You will develop theoretical knowledge of dental practice and undertake extensive clinical work in the Griffith Dental Clinic and on placements in various regional clinics.

Clinical Placements
Work-integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith’s commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.

In this program, you will spend time in the work/professional environment at Griffith University Dental Clinic (900 hours) and on placement in private practices (336 hours).

Admission Requirements

Entry into Griffith’s Bachelor of Dental Health Science (and Master of Dentistry) program is directly from high school. Students may also apply to the program during or at the completion of their undergraduate degree.

1. From high school
Average of 88+% from top Grade 12 subjects required. Grade 12 (or equivalent) English is required. Biological science, chemistry, physics, and maths B are strongly recommended as they are considered assumed knowledge.

  • AB – Top 5 Grade 12 subjects
  • BC – Language Arts 12 course (e.g., English 12; English 12 First Peoples, Communication 12, English Literature 12) and best 3 Grade 12 subjects with 4 credit points
  • ON – Top 6 Grade 12 subjects

From university
Cumulative GPA of 3.1/4.0 or equivalent.

2. Admissions Test
You must complete the UCAT ANZ to apply to the Griffith program. For information about how to register, visit the booking page on the UCAT website.

3. Interview
Following the university receiving UCAT ANZ results in early September, applicants will be selected to attend an online multi-station interview to assess suitability based on five factors:

  • Motivation to study and work in dentistry
  • Teamwork skills
  • Communication and empathy
  • Ethics and social awareness
  • Critical thinking skills

Admission Timeline

*Applications for the 2026 intake closed August 28, 2025. For information about the 2027 intake and to apply, please contact OzTREKK. You are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.

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“If given the opportunity I would highly recommend coming to Australia”

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 b... Read More

red griffith university logo Avery D
Bachelor of Dental Health Science & Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2024

“Griffith is a great university and the dentistry program has been great so far.”

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 opportun... Read More

red griffith university logo Avery D
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2024

“Having access to the latest technology and equipment is a significant advantage.”

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 h... Read More

red griffith university logo Abdullah A
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2023

“…we get to ask 1 on 1 questions with instructors”

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.

red griffith university logo Abdelrahman G
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2023

“…the campus is multicultural”

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!

red griffith university logo Hebatallah G
Bachelor of Dental Health Science & Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2023

“…we get started learning relevant materials right away”

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.

red griffith university logo Jarom D
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2023

“The campus is just really beautiful.”

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 grou... Read More

red griffith university logo Aleena N
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2022

“The campus is beautiful and the facilities seem great.”

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.

red griffith university logo Manisha J
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2022

“The university has a lot of nice 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.

red griffith university logo Harnoor G
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2022

“The teaching methods in the university in general have been stellar”

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 si... Read More

red griffith university logo Ore A
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2022

“… love the program”

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

red griffith university logo Stephen
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2019

“It is very obvious that Griffith really cares about their students.”

Griffith is super supportive of their students. We have had 11 sessions on studying smart, making sure we know who to go to for help, the various resources and support systems on available to us. In almost every one of our intro lectures, each instructor encourages us to send feedback. From my experience in school this genuine invitation for feedback is almost unheard of. It is very obvious that Griffith really cares about their students. It's also more obvious that Griffith... Read More

red griffith university logo Imran B
Medicine
Griffith University, 2019

“My dental program provides state of the art facilities and the professors have been very helpful through the transition.”

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.

red griffith university logo Fatima E.
Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
Griffith University, 2018