Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with studies completed within 10 years of 1 January of the year in which you intend to commence this degree,

OR

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline completed more than 10 years ago, AND a graduate diploma, master’s degree or PhD (or equivalent) completed within 10 years of 1 January of the year in which you intend to commence this degree.

You must also have completed:

• Prerequisite university subjects* in anatomy, biochemistry and physiology at second year level (or equivalent), with prerequisite subjects to have been taken within 10 years of 1 January of the year in which you intend to commence this degree,

AND

• The Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

Learn more about prerequisite subjects for the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

*You may meet the pre-requisite requirements for this course via a special entry scheme if you hold an accredited Australian or New Zealand Bachelor of Oral Health (or equivalent) and are able to register and practice as an oral health therapist.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance

Entry Score calculation

For eligible Standard and Indigenous pathway applicants, your performance in previous studies will be assessed using a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) computed in a manner approved by the Academic Board for the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

When assessing your prior academic performance, your most recent bachelor's degree results (including honours) will be used for the purposes of calculating your WAM regardless of any subsequent graduate studies completed. Your WAM will be measured by considering the last three years of your undergraduate coursework studies (including honours). Weightings will be applied by weighting the first of the final three years by 1, the second year by 2 and the final year by 2.

For eligible Guaranteed pathway applicants, your Bachelor degree Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is used as the entry score for the Doctor of Dental Surgery

Further information about the entry score, including the treatment of 2020 results can be found at:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery handbook
• International Admissions Guide

Selection

Standard Pathway selection

In addition to the WAM, the Selection Committee will also consider your performance on the GAMSAT, DAT or BMAT.

Offers will be made based on a combined ranked list where rank by WAM and rank by GAMSAT, DAT or BMAT score are given equal weighting.

Guaranteed Pathway

Eligible Guaranteed pathway applicants will be offered a place in the course as long as all requirements for Guaranteed entry have been met.

Indigenous Pathway

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are given priority access to the Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Melbourne via the University of Melbourne Indigenous pathway.

For further information contact the Indigenous Support Office.

Further information on selection, for all pathways including those domestic applicants applying for Graduate Access Melbourne can be found at:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery handbook
• International Admissions Guide

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with studies completed within 10 years of 1 January of the year in which you intend to commence this degree, OR
• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline AND a graduate diploma, master’s degree or PhD (or equivalent) completed within 10 years of 1 January of the year in which you intend to commence this degree.

AND

• Passed prerequisite university subjects* in anatomy, biochemistry and physiology at second year level (or equivalent), with prerequisite subjects to have been taken within 10 years of 1 January of the year in which you intend to commence this degree, AND either:
• The Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT), OR

For international students who are located overseas only, one of the following:

• The United States Dental Admission Test (DAT) OR
• The Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), OR
• The UK Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT), OR
• The UK Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT).

*You may meet the pre-requisite requirements for this course via a special entry scheme if you hold an accredited Australian or New Zealand Bachelor of Oral Health (or equivalent), and are able to register and practice as an oral health therapist.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance

Entry Score calculation

For eligible Standard and Indigenous pathway applicants, your performance in previous studies will be assessed using a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) computed in a manner approved by the Academic Board for the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

When assessing your prior academic performance, your most recent bachelor's degree results (including honours) will be used for the purposes of calculating your WAM regardless of any subsequent graduate studies completed. Your WAM will be measured by considering the last three years of your undergraduate coursework studies (including honours). Weightings will be applied by weighting the first of the final three years by 1, the second year by 2 and the final year by 2.

For eligible Guaranteed pathway applicants, your Bachelor degree Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is used as the entry score for the Doctor of Dental Surgery

Further information about the entry score, including the treatment of 2020 results can be found at:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery handbook
• International Admissions Guide

Selection

Standard Pathway selection

In addition to the WAM, the Selection Committee will also consider your performance on the GAMSAT, DAT or BMAT.

Offers will be made based on a combined ranked list where rank by WAM and rank by GAMSAT, DAT or BMAT score are given equal weighting.

Guaranteed Pathway

Eligible Guaranteed pathway applicants will be offered a place in the course as long as all requirements for Guaranteed entry have been met.

Indigenous Pathway

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are given priority access to the Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Melbourne via the University of Melbourne Indigenous pathway.

For further information contact the Indigenous Support Office.

Further information on selection, for all pathways including those domestic applicants applying for Graduate Access Melbourne can be found at:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery handbook
• International Admissions Guide

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Inherent requirements

This course has inherent requirements. Refer to the Doctor of Dental Surgery Dentistry Handbook for important information on these requirements.

Clinical placements

Clinical Placements are undertaken as part of this course. All students must undertake a Police Record Check, obtain a Working with Children Check and comply with immunisation requirements. Refer to the following pages for important information:

• Clinical Education Risk & Governance
• MDHS Compliance Booklet
• Student Placements.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

Advanced Standing, also known as credit or recognition of prior learning, is not considered for the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.