Bachelor of Dental Surgery
at James Cook University, Queensland.
A five-year ADC-accredited dentistry program with a focus on tropical, rural and Indigenous oral health. Includes extensive clinical placement across north Queensland and partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the James Cook University Bachelor of Dental Surgery. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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Career outcomes
- Graduates work as registered dentists in tropical, rural and remote northern Queensland communities, Queensland Health public dental services and private practice.
- First-year jobs typically include the Queensland Health new graduate dentist program, private practice in Cairns, Townsville and the Atherton Tablelands.
- Many alumni pursue specialty training (paediatric dentistry, special needs dentistry, oral surgery) or roles in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services.
Professional accreditation
- Australian Dental Council
- AHPRA Dental Board of Australia registration eligible
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Dental Surgery as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at JCU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the James Cook University handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/jcu/bachelor-of-dental-surgery.