Overview

Understand the foundations of dental science and get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria. You'll treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians and work to improve oral health through prevention, education and clinical care. Dental Science (Honours) degree is offered at La Trobe University.

If you'd like to explore further research and develop a specialisation, you can also complete a community-based project or research project, which can lead to a doctorate.

You'll learn:

Preclinical oral health
- Develop your knowledge of preventive, periodontal and restorative procedures. On graduation, you'll be competent in basic preclinical skills including dental materials, infection control, OH&S, instrumentation and dental procedures.
Medicine for dentistry
- Learn to take a comprehensive medical history and understand its role in safe oral healthcare. Understand how therapeutic drugs are used to manage medical conditions.
Clinical practice
- Discover how to diagnose and plan care for patients. Improve your communication and treatment skills while learning to manage patients in a clinical setting.
Prosthodontics
- Learn the principles of fixed prosthodontics and apply them in practice during your clinical placement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dental science
Oral health practice
Preclinical oral health simulated practice
Research and evidence in practice
Rural community engagement
Scientific and clinical knowledge
General medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 0100799

copy of passport
current visa (if applicable)
academic qualifications including completion certificate and academic transcripts (in English translation if required)
evidence of your English language proficiency
any other information specified in the entry requirements for your course (please see course page for list of supplementary forms as required per course)
course syllabus for completed subjects if you are applying for Advanced Standing. These may include learning topics, assessment methods, textbooks, weekly teaching hours and credit points.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

83600 AUD / year

≈ 83600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12574 AUD / year

≈ 12574 AUD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Additional Details

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Funding

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