Bachelor of Dental Surgery
James Cook University
Program Overview
Gain a comprehensive education in oral health and healthcare in Australia and train to meet the need for highly-skilled dentists in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Cairns, Australia
60 Months
AU$ 71,960
IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1:
- Dental Science Part 1 of 2
- Communication Skills for Health Professionals
Teaching Period 2:
- Dental Science Part 2 of 2
- Lifespan Development for Health A
- Health and Health Care in Australia
Level 2
Teaching Period 1:
- Simulated Clinical Dentistry Part 1 of 2
- Health Professional Research 1
- Health Promotion in Dentistry
Teaching Period 2:
- Simulated Clinical Dentistry Part 2 of 2
Level 3
- Teaching Period 1:
- Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
Teaching Period 2:
- Clinical Dentistry 1
- Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care
Level 4
Teaching Period 1:
- Clinical Dentistry 2
Teaching Period 2:
- Clinical Dentistry 3
Level 5
Teaching Period 1:
- Clinical Practice 1 (Comprehensive Oral Care)
Teaching Period 2:
- Clinical Practice 2 (Comprehensive Oral Care)
Course pre-requisites
- English (Units 3/4,C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C); Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
- Recommended: Biology (Units 3/4,C)
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD71,960.00
Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
JCU Dental Surgery graduates are healthcare practitioners who are sought-after in a variety of healthcare settings.
Graduates pursue careers as dentists in various areas including private practice, hospitals, community health services, The Australian Defence Force, education, or research.
This course is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC) and graduates can apply for membership of the Dental Board of Australia.