Your Ultimate Guide To Applying To Dental School (in Australia)
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- HOW & WHERE APPLY TO DENTAL SCHOOLS IN AUSTRALIA IN 2021 FOR 2022 ENTRY!
Applying to dental school can be so confusing, and I wish I had this video when I was applying in both high school and during undergrad! To all this year's applicants, GOOD LUCK and I hope to see you in the profession!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Schools Across Australia
1:49 The University of Melbourne
2:43 The University of Sydney
3:41 The University of Western Australia
4:39 La Trobe University
5:20 The University of Queensland
6:11 Griffith University
7:05 James Cook University
7:49 Charles Sturt University
8:21 The University of Adelaide
Links to each school's dental program:
The University of Melbourne
study.unimelb.edu.au/find/cou...
The University of Sydney
www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-he...
The University of Western Australia
www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses/...
La Trobe University
www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/ba...
The University of Queensland
future-students.uq.edu.au/stu...
Griffith University
Bachelors:
future-students.uq.edu.au/stu...
Masters:
www.griffith.edu.au/study/deg...
James Cook University
www.jcu.edu.au/courses/bachel...
Charles Sturt University
study.csu.edu.au/courses/medi...
The University of Adelaide
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-fi...
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Omg i was so helpless and didn't know which uni offers dental... But you gave me a hope. Because of you, I was able to know the pathway for dental and you made me want to become a dentist! Thank you so much for giving me a dream...
Thanks for the video!!
Your video was really useful. Thank you
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so helpful thank you
great video brother so detailed but succinct!!
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Great video
I'm an international student who wishes to study dentistry in australia after high school
Great advice Pete! You definitely look like someone who knows his way around a cavity 🥵
That sure is my speciality, Dr Kevin Nguyen 😉
I froth this content!!! Was super helpful
Thanks, King of Griffth 👑
Hi Pete! Love this video thankyou it really helped. Is the entry processes still the same today?
love it
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This was super informative thanks Peter!
Glad I could be of help! Now all I want is for you to teach me some anatomy 😩
Nice video Peter.can you please tell me what are the dental schools for international students in Australia
Great video Peter! I was waiting for this video to come up :)). Is UWA the only university that provides Commonwealth Supported Places? Does everyone that apply for CSP get it or is it based on academic merits as well?
Hey Charmaine!
Most other universities have CSP places! It is based on academic merit.
Hi, great video if you dont mind me asking what did you get for your Atar
I loved this video! It was so informative. I’ve been a dental assistant for 3 years now and I really want to push to get into dental school. I graduated school with my HSC but didn’t get an ATAR. Would you recommend doing a few subjects for a year to get a good GPA? If so what?
Help me !!!!! I will apply everywhere !!!
Hi Jess! Thanks for watching 😊
I'd recommend studying some uni subjects for a year and apply for the undergraduate route whilst also studying for the UCAT! That way you can apply to all the undergrad schools. Do subjects you enjoy and can score well in! Then, worst comes to worst, you finish your degree, do the GAMSAT and apply for the post-grad schools! Best of luck, and I hope to see you in the field soon!
Hello brother. I am international student graduted class 12 in year 2022,science background. How can i apply for Sydney dental college.
Thank you Peter.I love this video. It has more information. As a mother I have a question for my daughter. My daughter is in year nine, we are living in New Zealand. Could you please tell me if we move to Australia for year 11 and 12, is it easy to apply to dental school in Australia or she finish high school here and then apply for there please.
I graduated UWA dent 2019. And yea following on from your comment the CSP places in UWA compared to USYD and Umelb is large and therefore big cost difference. Also at least 1 of those eastern states school require 5k+ of extras each year. So UWA dent is 10k a year on your HECS while the others are what, 50k a year in cash/loans?
Great Vidoe Peter ! My son is interested in becoming a dentist and he's currently in yr10. He need to pick his subjects. When we look and prerequisite for different uni, chemistry is prerequisite for some. How important is it to study chemistry in the senior yr? Would you think it's an advantage to study chemistry even if it's not a prerequisite?
Hey Sue! Thanks for your comment!
It may be beneficial for him to study Chemistry if the dental school he wants to attend requires Chemistry! But make sure that he enjoys it and is capable of scoring well in Chemistry so that he has the marks to succeed in gaining a spot!
Yes studying chemistry is really helpful
Ayeee I got into dent
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This is so informative thank you so much😊I was just wondering I live in the England so if I studied undergraduate dentistry in a university in Australia will I have a license in Canada
Hi Ivory! yes, a lot of Canadian students study in Aus because the degree is quite easily transferable across the two countries! One of my closest friend's I've met in dental school is actually from Canada!
Hi Peter,
I am currently a year 12 student [vic] and I am little confused on how to get into dental school through undergraduate degree. And what undergraduate degrees can I do to get into Melbourne dental school. Can bachelor of science at Latrobe/monash help me get in and if so is that all I need to do or do I have to do extra subjects. Thanks alot in advance :)
Hey Peter, great video.
Just wondering, If I'm planning to complete biomedicine at LaTrobe, would I have to transfer to do postgrad dentistry?
Hey mate!
I would seek the university directly for this, but from when I applied a few years back, you can internally transfer if you achieve outstanding marks.
8:08 Would csu also look at my atar if im in uni or would they be looking at gpa+ ucat? because i got an 88 atar and was hoping to go there but idk now
What’s a guaranteed UCAT percentile for UQ, UoA etc. dentistry? Taking it very soon and need some motivation!
Thanks for the vid
Hi Peter, I am super interested in dentistry but have already missed this years UCAT. I was wondering if you could tell me what pathways I can take and the different types of dentistry courses eg. Oral health that don’t include a ucat score. Thanks
Hey shivon! Some options are:
1. You can retake the UCAT next year and take a gap year if you want to apply for undergraduate schools! That way your ATAR will be used for entry.
2. You can study a non-dental undergraduate such as Bachelor of Science, and take UCAT. The dental school will use your GPA and UCAT to rank you for entry into their course.
3. You can study a Bachelor of Science and take the GAMSAT, then apply for post-grad universities using your GAMSAT and GPA. This is the route I took!
Hope this helps!
Just wanted to know how to enter into dental school without an ATAR. Like bachelor of science/ Doctor of Dental Medicine at USYD. Can I do bachelor of science from western sydney and enroll in Doctor of Dental Medicine at USYD.
what uni for dentistry is the best for a uk students
Peter! How can I contact you regarding some dental Query. Thanks
What is the any path way with out finish year12?
What GPA do I need to get in Adealide university?
Hey peter, thanks for the video. I’m currently studying at Ryerson university in Toronto and i’m halfway through first semester of my first year. My gpa is not great at a 2.7 on a scale of 4. If i were to just drop out before final exams would that cause the university to use my high school marks (which are good) instead? What do u think my best course of action is?
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Hi, may i ask if A levels will be needed for applying to dentistry as an international student?
Chemistry, biology, and math
Hello Peter ... I'm a new and first person to study Dental science as well as medical student in my family... I have no one to guide .. so can u help out that how can I become orthodontist... I need the path direction... I just completed high school(12th)... And please will you help me to get reach my destination to become orthodontist... What should I study now to reach my destiny.... I'm trying in Australia so... Reply me fast I have no time to apply for the best universities in Australia
Is the process same for international students
Hi peter!
i just had a few questions: I'm currently in year 11 and I was wondering if I want to do post grad dentistry instead of undergrad bc I probably won't get in due to the competition:
1. what undergrad degree would you recommend doing? eg. Bachelor of science or doing a bachelor of oral health?
2. do you reckon it's easier to get into dentistry straight after the HSC or doing an undergrad degree and then proceed to do a post grad in dentistry?
Hey Chloe!
To answer question 1, as an undergraduate degree I'd recommend something that you really enjoy and are confident that you can get good marks in for your GPA, and then focus on the GAMSAT. Keep in mind that UniMelb and USyd post-grad courses have some prerequisite subjects that you may have to complete!
To answer question 2, it definitely depends on what you are looking for. Undergrad will be generally a shorter degree, but most undergrad dental schools have a relatively high ATAR and UCAT requirement. Post-grad pathway is not necessarily easier because you have applicants from all ages and backgrounds, not just Year 12 students, and that can potentially broaden the scope of the competition.
Peter H Nguyen 🙏🏻
Do u know around what atar I need to get into jcu dent? They didn’t say on their website? Also, congrats on getting into dent!👍👍👍
Not entirely sure mate! I believe it is slightly lower than other unis, but on the flip-side, you also have to submit a written letter explaining your reasoning behind pursuing dentistry!
Thanks for supporting the channel man! ❤️
Would you recommend Griffith program vs Melbourne and Sydney programs since idk the difference between DDs and dmd at Sydney and Melbourne vs bds at Griffith
All universities have their pros and cons! I would suggest looking closely at the course outline to see which course is the best fit for you! However, keep in mind that bachelor courses start relevant dentistry content pretty much straight away, whereas post-grad courses such as UniMelb and USyd require an undergrad that is often quite irrelevant to the dentistry content itself.
Hi Peter, did you need to do alot of volunteering work for your postgraduate application at uwa? My friends told me in order to stand out, it is best to do health related work/volunteering so that you have experience. Apparently you need to write a personal statement and a portfolio for the application. Is this right? I am worried because I don't have much volunteering hours at the moment.
Nope. As he said, Gamsat and GPA gets you a look in / interview. At the interview you can draw on experiences but they arent formally counted.
Hey, I live in Western Australia too and I'm really set on being a dentist (even though I'm still in junior high). Do you have any tips to getting into the UWA dental school? and any knowledge from other classmates about going through the Assured Pathway?
get prepared early and study for ucat😭 dont make the same mistake as me
@@af-bl7ee are the UCAT learning/tutor programs worth it?
@@garay_riveros hi! great to know you're keen about those programs but unfortunately, i didnt try out any of those to have an opinion on it but i opted for medify instead! its great because you can do it at your own pace and time unlike having to go to the actual venues like the programs u mentioned, but yeah i'd say go for it if you wanna know what helps you the best/ ask others opinions who actually attended the programs. I tbh wasnt in for such programs because ik the atmosphere would be too intimidating and uncomfortable for me having so many other competitive people beside me and stuff yk and i find one-on-one tutoring is the best hence why i dont opt for the big ucat classes but its a petty reason to not try it out. Since you're starting early, early preparation and periodic practice is most important (dont be like me pls i swear you'll regret it TT i keep procrastinating) leading up to the big test and medify (or other ucat course websites) can assist you w that! i hope this helps, if anything feel free to reach out to me. u got this !!!! i believe in u ^^~~
Has any of the requirements changed since 2021?
Hey Peter! Thanks for the video. I just had a question. Im currently studying biomed majoring in pathology and lab medicine at UWA and hoping to transfer to dentistry. From your experience, how was the interview at uwa? Also, how high do you think I should boost my GPA? Currently its 6.0. Ill be taking GAMSAT next year September. Also, is it hard getting accepted into dental school at UWA? Any tips to boost my GPA too :) Thankyou :)
Hi Marie!
It's definitely competitive to get into dentistry, and all my colleagues in dental school are incredibly driven! I have a friend in Dentistry who also studied biomed majoring in pathology and lab medicine at UWA, so it is definitely a viable option! The scores change every year so I won't be able to give you accurate advice, but I'd aim to score High Distinctions in the coming semester for all subjects and doing well in GAMSAT!
I'd recommend completing the GAMSAT in March so that you are eligible for the 2023 entry cycle as well as 2024 entry, and it's also easier to maintain a high GPA for one semester than two semesters!
Best of Luck!
@@peterhnguyen Thankyou for replying Peter! In regards to you stating completing the GAMSAT in March so that you are eligible for the 2023 entry cycle as well as 2024 entry, what do you mean by that? As Im currently going to start second year biomed. With the sitting I was told by a past UWA dental student that she advised me highly of sitting it this march for the best outcomes and results! Again, thankyou so for your response! Take care and stay safe!
Thanks for your video Pete. I living in Gold Coast and really interested to take dental study at Griffith Uni because close from my house but I can't find that their online chat support useful for me. I feel blind and need some advices for this field. Here my situation:
1. I still waiting to get my Permanent Residency/PR (it might grant in next 2-3 years), I think I will waste my ages if I apply study after I get it but the tuition will be less than international fee. Do you think I can pay tuition like a PR/citizen while waiting to get my PR? or they will charge me as an international student. Do you think is it worth it to wait in next a few years then start study?. Remembering my saving only enough for PR cost 🥺
2. Do I need to take IELTS test if I apply study after I get my PR? remembering english language isn't my mother language.
3. If I take study with international fee for the first 2 years, do you think I can change my payment plan when I get my PR? or they keep charge me as international student until graduate.
4. Is there any opportunity job after finish undergraduate study while waiting to continue for postgraduate?
5. If possible, could you mind to pass me some informations or steps to apply study from your friend the one from Griffith? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I hope you can help me to answer it even though only 1 or 2 questions. Thanks in advance and keep update your video, it is so helpful 😀🙏🏻
Hi Yoseva! Thanks for your comment!
Honestly, I'm not too sure about international/permanent residence fees but I can emphasise and understand that it is quite a financial burden, so it would be important to fully consider your financial situation and support you might have from family/relatives etc. I would try to call the uni or dental school directly to discuss this as I don't have that information and cannot give you definitive advice about that.
My friend used his university GPA only to apply for Griffith dent for 2020 entry, but I believe that they are introducing INTERVIEWS and UCAT from this year onwards.
Thanks for your support and good luck 😄
How international dentist can apply??
What if you haven’t gone to high school?
Hello Peter! How are you? Hope you are safe and doing well. I loved your videos as they convey a lot of important info that benefited me. Im an international student, and i would like to hear your opinion about some questions that i had:
1- im currently an 11 grader in high school, and i want to apply for Direct Pathway To MD program (im assuming you know it.) As you know, it’s highly competitive and requires high standards students. So, is there a range of ATAR that you think would be safe entry into the program-i know it differs from year to year, but i would like to hear your opinion (:
2-What is UWA interested in as for a school leaver: i mean, what kind of activities that the medicine of UWA wants to see a high school student
Ill name a few and if i missed out any i would love to hear the rest from you:
(Academic achievements, internships, volunteering, leadership skill)
3-finally, as you know the costs of the program is quite a bit expensive, so do you know anything that can help me with finding a scholarship not offered by UWA (because those offered by them usually aren’t for international students)
Ofc we are talking about direct pathway of MD…
Last but not least, i would love to further see the city (especially the health campus at Monash avenue 😂) by your cameras and nice edits 😉
Keep the nice work up👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Abdulrahman! Thanks for watching and your kind words!
For MD, I'm not sure about the pathways. My friend Andrew's UA-cam channel is where you can find information on MD at UWA!
Andrew's channel: ua-cam.com/channels/iNP_brTrEPnScHnt5FShzA.html
@@peterhnguyen alright thank you
Hi peter, I am currently in year 12 and I have a question. In undergraduate degree, what's the difference between bachelor of dental science in latrobe and the doctor of dental surgery in melbourne uni? I hope you can reply to this
Hi Mariane!
The undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Science at La Trobe degree is a 5 year course whilst the Doctor of Dental Surgery in Melbourne Uni is a 4 year postgraduate degree that needs a 3-year undergrad degree first to apply!
Hope this helps!
hello peter plz help me 🥺i am tired of searching the details on internet about dentistry 😭how can we communicate plzzzzzz plzzzz help me
Hey Peter, it doesn’t say that biology is a pre req for the Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine, only maths. Also as I’m not doing science, will I have to do a bridging course to do dentistry? Also what is the science like in the course?
Hey Olivia!
I think it depends on the university, they all have different pre-requisites so it can be super confusing. In the Bachelor of Science, the science can be quite intense or easy, it really depends on the units you choose to undertake and where your interests lie!
for example, I really enjoy Psychology so I did well in those units, whereas I had friends to excelled in Physics and Chemistry so they scored high in those subjects.
Hope that helps!
Hii! I just want to ask if I go to la trobe univ for the 5 years course. Do I still need to do undergraduate courses or no?
Nope! No need for an undergrad!
Hi im currently in 3rd year of university but if i want to apply to undergrad, can i use the atar score instead of gpa?
They will use your GPA
what if i did vcal
Hey am I able to get into dentistry using medical science as an undergraduate degree and then taking the MCAT
You need to do ucat or gamsat for entry into Aus unis, MCAT is for med and can be used for med entry in Aus as an international.
Hi
I would be glad if you could please help me out
I want to apply for post graduate dental program and have no idea which program should i select to be eligible for dental school
If you culd please recommend some courses it would be of great help please
Or
as I'm an international student should I get enrolled in any program to get good ATAR and then go for under grad dental program if it's possible
Please do reply it would be of great help
Am I able to apply to Doctor of Dental surgery at Unimelb through their bachelor of oral health course? I’m not sure if it fits their prerequisites
Hi Hadisa!
I would suggest checking the pre-requisites on the university website:
study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/doctor-of-dental-surgery/entry-requirements/
I don't think BOH course contains the pre-reqs required for DDS but you can enrol and study the pre-req units outside of your course!
@@peterhnguyen Thanks! 😊 I didn’t know that was possible, do u know the process of enrolling and studying the pre-req units outside of my course? Do I need specific prerequisites for it?
what degree did your friend do to get into uq?
Bachelor of Science at UniMelb!
Here for Peter Nguyen not dental advice 😍
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How can I contact you ? I have some queries regarding BDS in Australia.
You can message me on instagram!
instagram.com/__peternguyen/
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What's the procedure for indian students
I do wanna know
Same as any other international student
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