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AUD 76000

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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60 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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85%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Build a career helping others with La Trobe's Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours). Develop your professional practice at Australia's largest rural health school and be ready to practice after just five years in this accredited Honours degree.

Understand the foundations of dental science and get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria. You'll treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians and work to improve oral health through prevention, education and clinical care.

If you'd like to explore further research and develop a specialisation, you can also complete a community-based project or research project, which can lead to a doctorate.

You'll learn:

  • Preclinical oral health
    • Develop your knowledge of preventive, periodontal and restorative procedures. On graduation, you'll be competent in basic preclinical skills including dental materials, infection control, OH&S, instrumentation and dental procedures.
  • Medicine for dentistry
    • Learn to take a comprehensive medical history and understand its role in safe oral healthcare. Understand how therapeutic drugs are used to manage medical conditions.
  • Clinical practice
    • Discover how to diagnose and plan care for patients. Improve your communication and treatment skills while learning to manage patients in a clinical setting.
  • Prosthodontics
    • Learn the principles of fixed prosthodontics and apply them in practice during your clinical placement.
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Additional Information

Program Level Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    7 IELTS Score
    85% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    76000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    24500 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia
     

    Scholarship-UG for India

    Eligibility High School Scoring Scholarship Amount
    65% to 74.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    75% to 79.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    80% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

     

    Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India

    Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent Scholarship Amount
    60% to 69.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    70% to 74.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    75% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

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