Dental Health Science

About the course

Start your journey towards a career in dentistry through this practically focused degree that prioritises real-world learning. You'll work and study alongside registered dentists and dental specialists, undertaking extensive hands-on training from the first year on. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates are equipped for professional entry roles in Dentistry and further postgraduate study. Graduates register as nurses, allied health professionals, or community health practitioners. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as dental specialist, dental practitioner, dental surgeon, dental laboratory assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, and etc. in companies including Dentsply Internationa, Henry Schein, National Dentex, Young Innovations, Patterson Dental, and etc.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com