Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Health Sciences First Year Course
• The Dentist and the Patient 1
• Biomedical Sciences 1
• The Dentist and the Community 1
• The Dentist and the Patient 2
• Biomedical Sciences 2
• The Dentist and the Community 2

• Selection of eligible students for admission to the second year of the programme shall be made by the Dental Admissions Committee (“the Committee”) whose terms of reference shall be established by the Division of Health Sciences and approved by the Senate.
• Subject to these regulations and the Selection Criteria established by the Committee and approved by the Senate from time to time and published as part of the Guidelines, selection for admission shall be in the discretion of the Committee.
   

The Division of Health Sciences' Te Kauae Parāoa policy promotes and facilitates equity for Māori students and students from other under-represented groups.  In accordance with this policy, the Selection Criteria may provide for applicants in the following equity groups to be given preference for selection:
 

• Māori
• Resident Indigenous Pacific
• Rural
• Socioeconomic Equity
• Refugee Background

The cost of studying at University of Otago varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition.The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.