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5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Charles Strut University New South WalesThe Bachelor of Dental Science is a 5-year full-time undergraduate degree designed to qualify students as registered dentists in Australia. Developed in collaboration with the Australian Dental Council and industry professionals, the program integrates biomedical sciences, simulation-based training, and extensive clinical placements across regional clinics. Students train in state-of-the-art simulation labs and real patient environments, with a strong emphasis on rural and community healthcare delivery.
Year 1 – Foundational Biomedical & Dental Sciences
Focus on foundational sciences alongside an early introduction to dental practice.
Year 2 – Preclinical & Pathology Integration
Transition into disease processes and structured preclinical dental training.
Year 3 – Core Dental Sciences & Clinical Introduction
Introduction of core dental disciplines with increasing clinical exposure.
Year 4 – Advanced Clinical Practice
Advanced integration of dental specialities with structured clinical training.
Year 5 – Comprehensive Clinical Practice & Consolidation
Learning Outcomes
Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Reputation (Employability & Ranking)
The program emphasises hands-on learning, simulation training, and real patient care from early stages.
• Project Work
Students engage in evidence-based dental learning. Focus on applying research to clinical decisions. Develops analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Internship / Placement
Clinical placements across CSU dental clinics. Includes regional centres like Orange, Dubbo, and Wagga Wagga. Students treat real patients under supervision.
• Labs / Practical Work
Training begins in simulation clinics and dental labs. Includes phantom head technology and anatomy labs. Builds technical precision before patient care.
• Final Year Project / Capstone
Integrated into advanced clinical practice units. Focus on comprehensive patient case management. Develops independent clinical judgement.
• Industry Tools / Software
Exposure to dental imaging and clinical systems. Use of modern dental equipment in clinics. Aligned with real-world dental practice.
• Group Work / Presentations
Case discussions and collaborative learning. Clinical presentations and peer interaction. Enhances communication and teamwork.
• Career Preparation Units
Focus on ethics, professionalism, and patient care. Preparation for registration and workforce entry. Develops practice-ready graduates.
Graduate Outcomes & Job Roles
Graduates work as Dentists, Dental Officers, and associate dentists.
Opportunities in private clinics, hospitals, and public health.
Also, pathways into academia and research.
Progression & Career Support
Strong clinical exposure ensures job readiness. Support through professional networks and placements. Focus on rural workforce integration.
Employment Stats & Salary (AUD)
High demand for dentists in Australia. Starting salary: AUD 70,000 – 90,000. Experienced: AUD 120,000 – 200,000+
Industry Partnerships
Developed with dental councils and practitioners. Integrated with community dental clinics. Strong rural healthcare partnerships.
Long-Term Professional Value
Leads to a regulated, high-demand healthcare profession. Opportunities for private practice ownership. Global career mobility in dentistry
Graduation Pathways
Eligible for dentist registration in Australia
Direct entry into the workforce
Pathways into specialist training
Further Academic Progression
Postgraduate specialisations (Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, etc.). Master's and PhD programs. Academic and research careers.
There is no predetermined grade point average (GPA) cut-off the approximate minimum GPA for consideration based on previous intakes is 6.0 on a 7-point scale. The actual cut-off may be higher depending on the pool of applicants in a given year.International students must apply through registered agents in their region and domestic students can apply directly from university portal.General DentistAssociate DentistDental OfficerJunior Dentist / Resident DentistHospital DentistPublic Health DentistCommunity DentistDental Public Health OfficerGovernment Dental SurgeonAfter specialisation as an OrthodontistOral and Maxillofacial SurgeonProsthodontistPeriodontistEndodontistPaediatric DentistOral PathologistOral Medicine Specialist
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