Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

La Trobe's Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours). Develop your professional practice at Australia's largest rural health school and be ready to practice after just five years in this accredited Honours degree.Understand the foundations of dental science and get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria. You'll treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians and work to improve oral health through prevention, education and clinical care.Understand the foundations of dental science and get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria. You'll treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians and work to improve oral health through prevention, education and clinical care.Understand the foundations of dental science and get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria. You'll treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians and work to improve oral health through prevention, education and clinical care.Communicate and engage with patients, their families and other health professionals in a professional and responsible manner, Communicate and engage with patients, their families and other health professionals in a professional and responsible manner, Critically evaluate dental practice and current research to ensure an evidence based approach to dental practice, Evaluate appropriate strategies for oral disease prevention, health maintenance and health promotion and apply them to individuals and diverse communities, Perform a comprehensive clinical examination including special tests to effect a diagnosis and appropriate management plan including appropriate referral in complex situations, Provide effective and appropriate management of patients, independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade and minimum English language requirements. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.Subject prerequisitesUnits 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.