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AwardBachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
VTAC code 2100211491 (CSP)
2100213601 (CSP) First Nations Australian Entry
2100211501 (CSP) Regional Entry
Start dates Semester 1 (March 2026)
Duration5 years full-time
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Multi-Modal

Multi-Modal courses have a combination of Face to face, Online, Online Asynchronous or Online plus placement/intensive subjects.

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PrerequisiteEnglish (Please refer to admission requirements for details)
FeesEstimated cost per year if studying full time $12,574 (CSP) per 120 credit points.
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About the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

Build a career helping others with 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.

If you'd like to explore further research and develop a specialisation, you can also complete a community-based project or research project, which can lead to a doctorate.

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