Bachelor of Biomedicine/Doctorate by coursework of Dental Surgery
University of Melbourne - Parkville
Overview
A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80% is required in the Bachelor of Biomedicine to progress to the Doctor of Dental Surgery, however applicants are not required to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) (or equivalent). Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Biomedicine with the required WAM, including passing all subjects which are prerequisites for the graduate degree on their first attempt, will automatically progress to the Doctor of Dental Surgery.
The Doctor of Dental Surgery is only available full time (4 years duration).
Prerequisites
Year 12 prerequisites
Majors
Potential Career Outcomes
Graduates from the Melbourne Dental School are in high demand in the workplace. Along with clinical prospects, graduates of the Doctor of Dental Surgery have the opportunity to pursue further education as a researcher in the field of Oral Health in either a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | N/P |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 99.85 | N/P |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 99.85 | 99.85 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Melbourne website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Melbourne
Campus
Parkville
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
99.85
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 7 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- VIC
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 57
- Campuses
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