§-ATAR by course
2026 lowest selection rank 86.95-0.05 on 20255 years full-timeQTAC
What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Dental Surgery at James Cook University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Dental Surgery at James Cook University was 86.95 for the 2026 intake, which fell 0.05 on 2025 (87.00). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86.95 | -0.05 |
| 2025 | 87.00 | - |
Range over these 2 intakes: 86.95 (2026) to 87.00 (2025). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
About the degree
A five-year dentistry degree at Cairns with a focus on tropical, rural and Indigenous practice. Prerequisites are English, Mathematical Methods and Chemistry (Units 3 and 4, C); Biology is recommended. Applicants also submit a JCU application form.
- Length: 5 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Prerequisites or assumed knowledge: English, Math Methods, Chemistry.
- Accreditation: Australian Dental Council (ADC).
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $80,000 to $95,000 a year (source).
Careers this degree leads to
- Dentist: median full-time earnings $3,877 a week
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 86.95 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Dental Surgery at JCU?
- Not exactly. 86.95 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 86.95. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Dental Surgery at JCU gone up or down?
- It fell 0.05 between the 2025 intake (87.00) and the 2026 intake (86.95). Across the 2 published intakes listed here it ranged from 86.95 (2026) to 87.00 (2025).