Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Domestic students
Prerequisite: Any one of SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or Physics (or equivalent); PLUS Any one additional subject chosen from SACE Stage 2 Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Physics (or equivalent).
Assumed knowledge: High proficiency in written and spoken English
SATAC code: ABP116
Entry is competitive. To be considered for entry, applicants must meet at least one of the minimum entry requirements shown below, demonstrate they fulfil the prerequisites, sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ), and attend an interview (if invited). If applicants meet academic minimum entry requirements, they will be selected for an interview on the basis of UCAT ANZ results. Eligible applicants will be ranked on a combination of UCAT ANZ results, interview results and academic score results.
• Secondary education (Year 12) — Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with an adjusted ATAR equivalent selection rank of 90.00 or higher.
• Higher education study — Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher award program at a recognised higher education institution with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.
• Work and life experience — A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR Qualify for special entry.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway — The Adelaide dental program has a number of places allocated specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Applicants to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway are not required to sit the UCAT ANZ.
• Rural background applicants — The Adelaide dental program has a number of places allocated specifically for applicants who come from a rural background.

International students
Prerequisite: Any one of SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or Physics (or equivalent); PLUS Any one additional subject chosen from SACE Stage 2 Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Physics (or equivalent).
Assumed knowledge: High proficiency in written and spoken English
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum entry requirements:
• Secondary education (Year 12) — Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with an adjusted ATAR equivalent selection rank of 90.00 or higher.
• Higher education study — Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher award program at a recognised higher education institution with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.
Indicative academic entry requirements by country:
• Australia — ATAR: 90
• Canada — Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 85%
• China — Gaokao: 80%
• Denmark — Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma): 7 (Good)
• France — French Baccalaureate: 13.5
• Global — International Baccalaureate: 33
• Hong Kong — Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): 21
• India — CBSE and CISCE: 85
• India — State Board Examinations: 93
• Indonesia — SMA III: 88%
• Kenya — Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): A-
• Malaysia — Matrikulasi: 3.33
• Malaysia — Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): 3.33
• Malaysia — United Entrance Certificate (UEC): 13
• Norway — Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering: 4.8
• Phillippines — High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12: 94%
• Singapore — Singapore GCE Advanced Levels: 12
• South Korea — College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 350
• Sri Lanka — GCE A Levels: 12
• Sweden — Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: 16.0
• Taiwan — GSAT %: 80%
• Taiwan GSAT — Score out of 60: 48
• Thailand — Matayom 6: 3.90
• UK / Global — GCE Advanced Levels: 12
• USA / Global — Advanced Placement (AP): 12
• USA / Global — America College Test (ACT): 29
• USA / Global — Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT): 1280
• Vietnam — Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12): 8.7
English language requirements (achieved within the two years before admission):
• IELTS Overall 7
• IELTS Reading 7
• IELTS Listening 7
• IELTS Speaking 7
• IELTS Writing 7

As a qualified dentist you'll be ready for a career in the dental industry, with career paths including:
• Private practice — start your own clinic, join an established practice, or join a partnership with other dentists and oral health professionals
• Public sector — work as a dentist in government and community or school-based dental clinics across Australia
• Research and academia — pursue research to advance oral health care and contribute to new treatments, preventive strategies and technologies
• Specialist practice — pursue postgraduate studies in a specialist area of dentistry and register as a dental specialist with the Dental Board of Australia
The program is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC), and graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Dentist with the Dental Board of Australia (DBA).