Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) [End-on]
Information valid for students commencing in 2020.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) [End-on]
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 73009 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in Dentistry from this, or another University, within the previous 5 years; and achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the Level 4 of their undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas. or Current enrolment in Level 5 of the 番茄社区 Bachelor of Dental Surgery pass degree; and achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across Levels 2, 3 and 4 of their undergraduate degree, with credits or better in the discipline specific areas. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3b – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration |
Additional selection requirements | Application for entry to the program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. |
Post admission requirements | Depending on the area of research and/or professional experience placement activities, students must comply with the relevant mandatory pre-placement requirements of the University and the Host facility. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional completion requirements | Students who enrol in Level 5 of the 番茄社区 BDS program will be required to complete the requirements of the BDS program before the BDS (Honours) will be awarded. |
Course learning outcomes | Following successful completion of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours), graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
Full-time
Students can commence any time within 5 years of completing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree to the required academic standard at either this or another University.
DS6101:12 Dentistry Honours (Full Time) Part 1 of 2
DS6102:12 Dentistry Honours (Full Time) Part 2 of 2
Part-time
Students can commence any time after successfully completing Level 4 of the 番茄社区 Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree to the required academic standard (study will be concurrent with Level 5 of the 番茄社区 Bachelor of Dental Surgery pass degree) or any time within 5 years of completing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree to the required academic standard at either this or another University.
DS6103:06 Dentistry Honours (Part Time) Part 1 of 4
DS6104:06 Dentistry Honours (Part Time) Part 2 of 4
DS6105:06 Dentistry Honours (Part Time) Part 3 of 4
DS6106:06 Dentistry Honours (Part Time) Part 4 of 4
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Approval to undertake the course part-time will only be given if the applicant can provide evidence that adequate contact with the School can be maintained throughout their studies. |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BDS(Hons) |
This is a joint degree | No |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |