Course Curriculum

The Bachelor of Dental Science program includes an essential set of core subjects totaling 320 credit points. Students, including online learners, may be required to attend intensive schools—either on campus or virtually—offering face-to-face or online lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions to deepen understanding of course content.The curriculum covers a wide range of foundational and advanced topics essential to dental practice. Early subjects focus on human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, oral microbiology, oral anatomy and histology, and indigenous Australian health. Clinical practice foundations begin with multiple practical courses, including foundational dental clinical practice and restorative dentistry.Students advance through specialized subjects like prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, and oral-maxillofacial pathology. The program also includes comprehensive clinical practice units that provide hands-on patient experience, gradually increasing in complexity and credit points. Additional courses cover medicine and surgery for dental practice, dental public health, gerodontics, special needs dentistry, and options for advanced clinical practice.This structured program ensures students receive a balanced education that combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical experience. The inclusion of intensive schools supports student learning through interactive and immersive teaching methods, whether in person or online. Overall, the course prepares graduates thoroughly for registration and professional work as dental practitioners.