Undergraduate
Integrated Dental Sciences
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
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131 UWA (131 892)
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Domestic school leaver
You are a domestic school leaver if you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, and recently completed Year 12 studies.
View the application information for medicine or dentistry.
International school leaver
You are an international school leaver if you have recently completed Yr 12 studies or equivalent and are not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.
View the application information for medicine or dentistry.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules).
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Full-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- 30-35 hours teaching time, plus study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-DENTS
- 3 years (BBiomedSc)
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
You'll learn to
- Demonstrate sound knowledge in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, haematology, microbiology, anatomical pathology and pharmacology
- Apply clinically relevant aspects of biomedical science and the principles of clinical reasoning to core dental and oral conditions
- Apply medical- and dental-history taking and oral examination, along with an understanding of the patient's perspective and quality patient-centred care
- Undertake clinical dental procedures in a simulation environment
Assured Pathways
Health Students' Society
The Health Students' Society (HSS) is a student-run, not-for-profit organisation for undergraduates completing health-related majors at UWA. HSS provides social and education opportunities and encourages students to make the most of their time on campus and of university life. HSS offers a support network for members during their degrees and aims to enhance the university experience and raise the profile of graduates to prospective employees.
Our facilities
UWA Bachelor of Biomedical Science students have access to a range of world-class facilities that enhance your learning and give you hands-on experience before you enter the workplace.
These facilities include:
Course accreditation
The Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) course is accredited by the Australian Dental Council and Approved by the Dental Board of Australia so graduates of the DMD can register as dentists. This major is a conversion unit that provides credit towards the first year of the DMD course.
Why study this major
- Gain a strong foundation in the disciplines of biomedical science, clinical knowledge, clinical skills and professional behaviour
- Prepare for continued study in the Doctor of Dental Medicine through an Assured Pathway (if successful in completing this extended major, students will be eligible for credit towards the Doctor of Dental Medicine[and a shorter six-year pathway])
- Experienced and expert teachers delivering an innovative curriculum
Practical learning
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for this degree.