Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Sydney
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^ The annual tuition fees listed are indicative fees for study in Year 1, in the 2024 calendar year only. Fees are based on a full-time student enrolment load of 48 credit points per year, or 1.0 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load for the year is more or less than 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ. Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each calendar year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year. For students enrolling in a combined degree, in most cases a single course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are selected in each of the two qualifications (eg a B Arts and B Laws). Importantly, the indicative tuition fee listed for Year 1, 2024 is subject to annual review and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree. The tuition fee structure is different for double degrees where a bachelor degree is combined with a postgraduate degree (eg D Medicine or D Dental Medicine, B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine)).
About
The Double Degree Dentistry program comprises a three-year undergraduate degree in science followed by the four-year Doctor of Dental Medicine. The Doctor of Dental Medicine curriculum emphasises practical delivery and prepares graduates for dental practice.
In order to progress to the Doctor of Dental Medicine, you need to meet all progression requirements (including satisfactorily completing a unit of study in Dentistry) during your first-degree, as specified under the Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine course rules.
You will then be able to begin the Doctor of Dental Medicine without being required to sit for the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) or participate in the selection process for entry into the Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Areas of study
Refer to 513910 for the Bachelor of Science. All students must take some units of study in Mathematics and Biology throughout the Bachelor of Science.
For Doctor of Dental Medicine: Leadership, communication and professionalisation, Prevention and health promotion, Clinical sciences and clinical skills, Evidence based practice, Social and cultural oral health, Oral and systemic biosciences, interprofessional teamwork
Career opportunities
Clinical dental practitioner, dental academic, dental researcher
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Doctor of Dental Medicine are eligible to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. Canadian students can undertake the examination of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada, to gain registration and practice in their home country.
Practical experience
Practical experience commences in the first year of the Doctor of Dental Medicine and increases throughout the program. Practical experience includes simulation practice, patient treatment in dental clinics and rural placement.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Additional selection criteria: Admission to the Double Degree Dentistry program is extremely competitive. Admission is on the basis of your selection rank (domestic applicants) or ATAR (international applicants) (indicative selection rank/ATAR is 99.70 for 2025 entry) and performance in an assessment process, including a written assessment and a panel discussion session, where you may be asked to demonstrate a firm commitment to the study of dentistry and a career in dentistry. The assessments will be held from December 2024 and you will be contacted by text message, email or telephone if you are eligible. Note that meeting the minimum ATAR for consideration does not guarantee an invitation to the assessment process. Assessment dates are not negotiable and eligible Year 12 candidates must attend the first assessment day after the release of their ATAR results.
You are only eligible for admission to the first available course intake following receipt of your final results. If your results are not available in time to be considered for the 2025 intake (i.e. prior to the issue of invitations to the January 2025 assessment) you may be eligible to apply for the 2026 intake.
Application process and timeline for Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine
Important note: There are limited places available for this course. Applicants who receive an unconditional offer must confirm the place and enrol within 10 calendar days of the date of the offer letter or the offer will lapse.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who wish to be considered under the Gadigal Program need to submit their UAC application along with a separate Gadigal Program application directly to the University. For more information on the Gadigal application process call the Mana Yura Student Support Team on (02) 8627 8619 or email support.gadigal@sydney.edu.au.
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Prerequisites
For 2024: Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3). From 2025: None.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For Science: Mathematics Advanced other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen. For D Dental Medicine: None
Dalyell Scholars: All students in the Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine will take part in the Dalyell Scholars stream. This stream provides mentorship, professional skills development and academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
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Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) courses are short, on-demand and workshop-supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. Zero credit point OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) will be required to take 12 credit points of OLE units during their studies.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.