Bachelor of Dental Health Science
at Griffith University, Queensland.
The first three years of Griffith's dentistry pathway, at the Gold Coast. Selection uses the UCAT ANZ and an interview, and QTAC publishes no lowest selection rank for it. Assumed knowledge is English and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
Griffith has not published a lowest selection rank for this course for recent intakes. That usually means too few ATAR-based offers were made to report one, or that selection also uses a portfolio, audition, interview or other criteria. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students start their journey in dentistry and oral health with hands-on experience from first year, learning in clinical facilities and working with real patients to build a clinical foundation. Griffith notes that its Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology degrees are not pathways into this degree; it suggests the Bachelor of Health Science for applicants who want to upgrade their rank and reapply.
Career outcomes
- The degree is the first stage of Griffith's dentistry pathway; graduates continue to the Master of Dentistry to qualify as dentists.
- Registered dentists work in private practice, public dental services and hospital dental units.
Typical first jobs
- Dentist in private practice (after the Master of Dentistry)
- Dentist in Queensland Health public dental services
- Dentist in rural and regional practice
After graduation
Graduates continue into Griffith's Master of Dentistry, which leads to registration as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students with strong science results and fine motor skills
- Those committed to a long clinical pathway into dentistry
- People comfortable working closely with patients from first year
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike close physical patient-care work
- Those uncomfortable with strict infection-control and clinical rules
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Dental Health Science as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at Griffith
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Griffith University website and on QTAC before applying.