Generally speaking, it is difficult to apply for foreign medical majors. Dentistry is one of the majors with the highest employment rate and the highest salary for fresh graduates in Australia. It is also one of the majors with the highest employment quota in the current immigration shortage list SOL. Occupations, six categories of occupations can be nominated for skilled immigrants (Dentist; Dental Specialist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Prosthetist; Dental Technician; Dental Therapist). According to statistics from the Australian Employment Bureau, the average salary of Australian dental graduates in the first year can be It can reach 70,000 Australian dollars a year, and you won’t have to worry about finding a job.
The major universities currently offering dental majors in Australia include: University of Adelaide, University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Griffith University, etc. Among them, the dental majors at the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney only recruit applicants with a bachelor's degree or above. However, it is very difficult for domestic dental undergraduate graduates to apply for dental master's and doctoral programs in Australia. Therefore, it is recommended that you choose to study abroad to become a dentist by studying for an undergraduate degree. It is relatively easy to obtain the qualification of a registered dentist in Australia.
The University of Queensland
The preparatory program requires applicants majoring in dentistry to have an IELTS score of 7 when submitting their application. This admission threshold is quite difficult for Chinese high school students. .
University of Adelaide
The Colgate Oral Clinical Research Center in the college has the most advanced dental research and medical facilities in the southern hemisphere. It encourages practicing dentists to participate in the research of dental materials, which have a great effect on the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Graduates of the dental major of this college can obtain the qualification of registered dentist in Australia and can practice in any city in Australia.
The admission path is to apply to Bradford College, a preparatory course at the University of Adelaide. During the first year of preparatory course, you need to study 5 courses, including chemistry; mathematics/mathematical methods/psychology; physics/biology; Critical Thinking; Academic English/English Language Literature and Media. Students not only need to obtain an average score of above 83% in the preparatory course, but also pass the Personal Qualification Assessment (PQA) and interview before the end of the preparatory course in order to finally receive an unconditional admission letter to the dental major. It should be noted that the University of Adelaide’s dental undergraduate program offers 25 places to international students each year.
Griffith University
Griffith University’s School of Dentistry and Oral Health is Australia’s first Bachelor of Dental Technology and Oral Health degree. The technical and artistic aspect of dentistry is the restoration of color, form and function of the mouth and surrounding facial areas by the dentist. The major features an emerging and innovative curriculum. Students in this program receive hands-on training through the application of dental materials in the laboratory, as well as hands-on experience in real-life workplaces with registered dental practitioners. Students who complete this professional course will be eligible to apply for registration as a registered dental technician certified by the Dental Technicians Board of Queensland.
Compared to other mainstream Western countries, Australia is a country where it is relatively easy for Chinese students to become registered dentists. In addition to the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, he also studied at TAFE in Australia and applied to become a dental assistant. For example, SA TAFE, Homesglen, and Sydney Tafe all have very good dental technology majors, but the places are very tight and you need to apply in advance.