Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

Program Overview

This dentistry program prepares students for careers in rural and regional areas. It emphasizes hands-on learning and early clinical exposure through placements in major teaching clinics across Victoria. Graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce and contribute to the oral health of communities. The program is accredited by the Australian Dental Council.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The program focuses on the delivery of oral health care services in rural and regional areas.
Students will participate in a placement program in rural Victoria.
• Course Schedule: First semester includes basic sciences and public health.
Pre-clinical dentistry begins in the first semester in a state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratory.
• Modules:
• Public Health: This module focuses on the social determinants of health and the principles of preventive dentistry.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and clinical placements.
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced dentists and academics with expertise in their respective fields.
• Unique Approaches: The program includes a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and early clinical exposure.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue careers as dentists in a variety of settings, including private practice, public health, and research.
• Potential Outcomes: Graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce and contribute to the oral health of communities.

Other:

• Placements: Placements are an integral part of the program and take place in major teaching clinics across Victoria.
• Overseas Study Opportunities: Students may be eligible for the student exchange program.

Additional Notes:

• The program is designed to prepare students for the challenges of working in rural and regional areas.