La Trobe University
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBuild 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.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Dentist
A Dentist provides oral health treatments and procedures at a dental practice or oral health clinic. You might examine patients’ teeth and gums and...
Dental Hygienist
A Dental Hygienist performs minor dental procedures and assessments on clients. You might work at an oral health clinic, a dental practice or other...
Forensic Odontologist
A Forensic Odontologist examines dental records and oral evidence to assist in criminal investigations and identification processes. You might work...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
