Griffith University Bachelor of Dental Health Science & Master of Dentistry Undergraduate Apply To This Program Details University Location Gold Coast, Queensland City Population 630,000 Student Population 55,000 Int'l Student Population 8,500 Main Campus Gold Coast Program Campus Gold Coast Program Duration 5 years (3 + 2 years) Estimated Annual Tuition $62,000 (first 3 years) & $86,500 (last 2 years) AUD (based on 2023 fees; subject to increase) Semester Intake February Next Available Intake 2024 Application Deadline TBA* International Places approximately 25 (approximately 100 total) CRISOS 00233E TEQSA PRV12076 Apply To This Program Overview Griffith University is an award-winning industry leader in services and support for international students. With more than $320 million of upgrades to Griffith’s campuses, students study in an exciting and progressive environment. The Griffith School of Dentistry and Oral Health offers a unique suite of oral health degree programs, but completing Griffith’s Bachelor of Dental Health Science and Master of Dentistry programs provide the education and skills you need to apply for registration as a dentist. As a Griffith dentistry student, you will have access to world-class facilities within the new $150-million purpose-built Griffith Health Centre on the Gold Coast Campus. This includes a 96-chair dental clinic, commercial dental and clinical skills laboratories, and high-level IT and research facilities. Program Bachelor of Dental Health Science This 3-year degree is the first step towards your career in dentistry. From Year 1 of your studies, you’ll be undertaking rigorous hands-on training, working alongside registered dentists and dental specialists in a variety of real-life settings including Griffith’s state-of-the-art dental clinic, in specialized laboratories in the Griffith Health Centre, and at one of Griffith’s network of regional clinics. You will enhance your skills through professional practice placements. 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 You will have the opportunity to undertake community placements in state schools, rural and remote communities and in Indigenous and aged care. You will also work as part of an oral health team (including dental, oral health therapy and dental technology students) to undertake a research project that identifies an oral health issue and provides solutions. Griffith Dental School offers placements for final-year students in the rural community of Brewarrina, a town in North West New South Wales. 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 – Griffith will assess Alberta students based on top 5 Grade 12 subjects. BC – Griffith will assess British Columbia students based on their 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 – Griffith will assess Ontario students based on their top 6 Grade 12 subjects. 2. From university Cumulative GPA of 3.1 / 4.0 (approximately 76% – 77%) or equivalent. The DAT (Dental Aptitude Test) is not required when applying to the Griffith Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry. Admission Timeline *Applications for the 2023 intake closed September 22, 2022. For information about the 2024 intake and to apply, please contact OzTREKK. You are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Student Reviews What do OzTREKK students think about studying Dentistry at Griffith University? Read on! 1/4 “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 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 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. Aleena N Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry Griffith University, 2022 Aleena N 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 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 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. Ore A Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry Griffith University, 2022 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 … love the program The location is amazing and so is the program. love the program bc it recognizes credits from Canadian uni’s Stephen Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry Griffith University, 2019 Stephen Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry 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. 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. Fatima E. Griffith University, 2018 Fatima E. Griffith University, 2018 Related News View All 3 March 2023 · News Australian university applications are officially open! Australian university applications are officially open, and starting now means making your application as strong as possible. Here’s how. Read More 23 January 2023 · News From Calgary to the Gold Coast: Griffith dentistry student chats about her experience Brittani Kwok is a former OzTREKK student ambassador and a second-year Griffith dentistry student who swapped the snow for the sand earlier in 2020 to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. Read More 22 August 2022 · News Griffith University excels in latest academic rankings Griffith University continues to be a world leader in several academic subjects including nursing, hospitality and tourism, and marine and ocean engineering. Read More Related FAQs Have a question? View All See below for some frequently asked questions. Still need answers? Send us a request for information or contact an admissions officer today. Is it hard to get into Australian dental schools? If you have a bachelor’s degree and have completed the Canadian or American DAT, you may be eligible to apply to graduate dentistry degrees like the Doctor of Dental Medicine or the Doctor of Dental Surgery. Just finishing high school or partially finished an undergraduate degree? Undergraduate dentistry degrees like the Bachelor of Dental Science and Bachelor of Dental Surgery may be options for you. Check out the admissions requirements. How many places are there for international dentistry students? Please note the number of places listed are estimates given to OzTREKK by the universities and are subject to change from year to year. Charles Sturt University: 10 Griffith University: 25 James Cook University: 15 University of Melbourne: 25–30 University of Queensland: 40 University of Sydney: 45+ University of Western Australia: 6 University of Otago: 10 Admissions OfficerKrys Peplinski I’m an animal lover, anglophile, and I alternate between INTP and INTJ. I’m currently finishing my own degree online, with a particular interest in medieval English history. Krys is part of OzTREKK’s Dentistry/Law/Pharmacy/Teaching hub with Jennifer, Matthew, and Emily. Go, team! Food: Anything spicy Drink: Replicating Milestones’ Bellinis at home Movie: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey TV Shows: Most recently, binging Ted Lasso or Stranger Things Music: Just about anything from medieval to modern, with a particular soft spot for ’80s alternative Authors/Books: Louise Penny or Diana Gabaldon are safe bets Superpower: Reinvention Email: [email protected]