Bachelor of Dental Technology
Program code
1574
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$13,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP
fee
Commencing in
Trimester 1
Prerequisites
- NIL
Assumed knowledge
- English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
For the award of Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech), you must successfully complete 240 credit points, made up of:
- 240 credit points for the Core Module.
Placement requirements
You must successfully complete:
- a recognised first aid certificate with CPR (at your own expense) by the end of the first trimester in Year 1 - certificates that expire during the program must be renewed;
- 2 weeks (80 hours) work experience independent of the laboratory practice completed on site within the school - the work experience must be approved by the school and can commence from Year 1/Trimester 2 and must be completed by Year 3/Trimester 2.
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
The following courses within the program are designated for the purposes of exclusion. The Dean and Head of School will carefully monitor any instances of exclusion. The designated courses are as follows:
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 2 | 1101DOH | Laboratory Practicum 1 | 20 |
| Tri 1 | 2220DOH | Laboratory Practicum 2 | 30 |
| Tri 2 | 2205DOH | Laboratory Practicum 3 | 30 |
| Tri 1 | 3220DOH | Laboratory Practicum 4 | 20 |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
English Language Enhancement
Domestic students enrolled in this program whose first language is not English may complete the following English Language Enhancement Course as an elective.
Students whose first language is English are not permitted to undertake this course.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.