Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Program Overview

This five-year Dental Surgery program at James Cook University equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become dentists. The curriculum includes a combination of theoretical and practical courses, covering topics such as dental science, communication skills, health promotion, and clinical dentistry. Graduates are highly sought-after in various healthcare settings, including private practice, hospitals, and research institutions.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1

• Teaching Period 1:
• DS1101:09 Dental Science 1
• RH1002:03 Communication Skills for Health Professionals
• Teaching Period 2:
• DS1102:06 Dental Science 2
• HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health
• AHS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia

Year 2

• Teaching Period 1:
• DS2101:06 Simulated Clinical Dentistry 1
• HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
• HS2406:03 Health Promotion in Dentistry
• Teaching Period 2:
• DS2102:12 Simulated Clinical Dentistry 2

Year 3

• Teaching Period 1:
• DS3101:12 Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
• Teaching Period 2:
• DS3102:09 Clinical Dentistry 1
• HS2401:03 Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care

Year 4

• Teaching Period 1:
• DS4101:12 Clinical Dentistry 2
• Teaching Period 2:
• DS4102:12 Clinical Dentistry 3

Year 5

• Teaching Period 1:
• DS5101:12 Clinical Practice 1 (Comprehensive Oral Care)
• Teaching Period 2:

Careers:

JCU Dental Surgery graduates are healthcare practitioners who are sought-after in a variety of healthcare settings.