Health Sciences
Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Science or Doctor of Dental Medicine programs providing professional training for dental practice. Highly competitive - requires high ATAR, UCAT/interview, and clinical placements.
Offered at 9 universities across 5 states
Important: ATAR bands are approximate ranges based on publicly published TAC selection rank reports. Actual selection ranks vary year to year. Verify current entry requirements with each university before applying.
| University | Campus | State | ATAR Band | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Queensland Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) | St Lucia | QLD | 95+ (2025) | |
| Griffith University Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry | Gold Coast | QLD | 95+ (2025) | |
| University of Adelaide Bachelor of Dental Surgery | North Terrace | SA | 95+ (2025) | |
| La Trobe University Bachelor of Oral Health Science / Master of Dentistry | Bendigo | VIC | 90-95 (2025) | |
| James Cook University Bachelor of Dental Surgery | Cairns | QLD | 90-95 (2025) | |
| Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) | Orange | NSW | 85-90 (2025) | |
| University of Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery Graduate-entry program only; requires a prior bachelor's degree. | Parkville | VIC | — | |
| University of Sydney Doctor of Dental Medicine Graduate-entry program only; requires a prior bachelor's degree. | Camperdown | NSW | — | |
| University of Western Australia Doctor of Dental Medicine Graduate-entry program only; requires a prior bachelor's degree. | Crawley | WA | — |
Graduate-entry program only; requires a prior bachelor's degree.
Graduate-entry program only; requires a prior bachelor's degree.
Graduate-entry program only; requires a prior bachelor's degree.
Alternative Pathways to Dentistry
Entry pathways into dentistry beyond the standard ATAR route. Each has different requirements and trade-offs.
Direct undergraduate entry
Direct entry to Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Science. Selection is highly competitive - uses ATAR, UCAT score, and interview. Clinical placements start from early years.
Graduate entry (DMD/DDS)
Doctor of Dental Medicine / Dental Surgery entered after an undergraduate degree. Selection uses GPA, GAMSAT, and interview.
Rural pathway
Dedicated quotas at select universities for students from rural or regional backgrounds, with reduced ATAR cutoffs and rural service expectations.
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Sources
ATAR bands on this page are compiled from the following publicly available TAC selection rank reports: