- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 5.0F
- Campus
- Bendigo (VIC)
- Intl. Tuition
- See fee page →
- Home Tuition
- A$14,046 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Dentistry graduates undertake a mandatory foundation training year before registering with the GDC (UK) or equivalent national body, then practise in NHS and private settings. Specialist pathways include oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontology and paediatric dentistry.
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Course source link unavailable.
Student life (indicative)
Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 37,480
- Staff Ratio
- 18.0:1
- International
- 24.0%
Career Prospects
- Employment Rate
- 72.0%
- of graduates employed
- Placement Year
- Available
- Work experience option
Costs & Living
- Intl. Tuition
- See fee page →
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Admission notes
- Current Year 12 graduates Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students must meet all of the industry and University requirements in relation to immunisation and testing for blood borne viruses. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check Prior to commencing a placement, students may be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the Services Victoria website. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First aid certificate First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Core Participation Requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
- and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Recent Year 12 graduates Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students must meet all of the industry and University requirements in relation to immunisation and testing for blood borne viruses. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check Prior to commencing a placement, students may be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the Services Victoria website. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First aid certificate First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Core Participation Requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
- and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Applicants with Higher Education study Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students must meet all of the industry and University requirements in relation to immunisation and testing for blood borne viruses. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check Prior to commencing a placement, students may be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the Services Victoria website. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First aid certificate First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Core Participation Requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
- and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Applicants with VET study Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students must meet all of the industry and University requirements in relation to immunisation and testing for blood borne viruses. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check Prior to commencing a placement, students may be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the Services Victoria website. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First aid certificate First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Core Participation Requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
- and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Applicants with work and life experience Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students must meet all of the industry and University requirements in relation to immunisation and testing for blood borne viruses. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check Prior to commencing a placement, students may be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the Services Victoria website. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First aid certificate First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Core Participation Requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
- and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Biology or Chemistry equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 4 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Biology or Chemistry equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 4 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with Higher Education study Academic Record This course uses the entire Academic Record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with VET study Academic Record Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with work and life experience Academic Record Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
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Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 37,480
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 18:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 24%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Four seasons
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 7.8/10
- Transport
- Good (close to station or regional airport)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
- Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
- Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Beach lifestyle
University Stats
Total Students37,480
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students24%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10
Career & Outcomes
- Graduate Employment
- 72%
- Employed after graduation
- Placement Year
- Available
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
- Dentistry graduates undertake a mandatory foundation training year before registering with the GDC (UK) or equivalent national body, then practise in NHS and private settings.
- Specialist pathways include oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontology and paediatric dentistry.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Education
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
- Intl. Tuition
- See fee page →
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Higher
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Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)See fee page →
Tuition (Home)A$14,046per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page