Dentists

Adelaide University

Dental Surgery

Adelaide University

Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Dental/Oral Surgery Specialty
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $102,693

This cost is an approximation.



Careers:Dentists

Description:

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery provides clinical experiences from day one, giving you the chance to develop your professional and practical skills. With our person-centred focus, you will be introduced to the practice of dentistry and develop an understanding of the normal structure and function of a healthy body. This includes the oral cavity, evidence-based maintenance of people’s health and dentistry as a career. Through integrated learning activities, you’ll develop a knowledge of evidence-based care. You’ll work in a collaborative environment to learn critical self-evaluation and plan strategies for improvement. 

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*85
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Entry is competitive. To be considered for entry, applicants must meet at least one of the minimum entry requirements shown below, demonstrate they fulfil the prerequisites, sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ), and attend an interview (if invited). If applicants meet academic minimum entry requirements, they will be selected for an interview on the basis of UCAT ANZ results. 

    Eligible applicants will be ranked on a combination of UCAT ANZ results, interview results and academic score results.


    Applicants from Canada must have successfully completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum overall average of 85%.

    • Prerequisites: Any one of SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or Physics (or equivalent); PLUS Any one additional subject chosen from SACE Stage 2 Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Physics (or equivalent).
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 06, 2026