5 years Full time or 7 years Part time
This five-year course is a broad-based program encompassing all aspects of existing dental practice, with a special focus on tropical, rural and Indigenous practice. The curriculum integrates basic sciences with dental clinical sciences and preventative oral health strategies. There is early exposure to clinical practice, with an increasing proportion of the curriculum dedicated to the acquisition of clinical skills. The final year is dedicated entirely to clinical experience, with students undertaking clinical placement in Queensland Health dental facilities across northern Queensland. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Dental Surgery at JCU.
James Cook University
Part-time study not permitted in Year 2 – Semester 2, and Years 3, 4 and 5.
Students must undertake clinical placement at dental facilities across northern Queensland during their studies. Prior to taking professional placements, students must provide evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, MMR, varicellla, and pertussis, and current Provide First Aid and CPR certificates. Students enrolled in dental courses must undergo testing for blood-borne viruses (BBVs) including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) before, or on entry to the course. A Suitability Card is required and an Australian Federal Police check may be required; refer to institution. 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.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Chemistry (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years; Application Form
Domestic applicants: QTAC applications and JCU Online Application submissions close 30 September 2025. International applicants: QTAC applications and JCU Online Application submissions close 31 August 2025.
In addition to applying through QTAC, applicants must submit a JCU Online Application. Further information can be found here
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.80
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.80
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
97.95
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
97.95
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
87.00
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
87.00
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Dentists in private practice, public sector clinics, defence forces.
Australian Dental Association.