Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
Program code
1580
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
4 years full-time
Credit points
320
Indicative fee
$44,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
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 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/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics (BDentTech/BDentProsthet), you must successfully complete 320 credit points, made up of:
- 320 credit points for the Core Module.
Exit point
To be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Dental Technology award, you must successfully complete 240 credit points as specified in the course list. To exit, you should apply for a program transfer.
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.
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
All laboratory practicum and clinical 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 |
| Tri 1 | 3044DOH | Comprehensive Prosthetics 1 | 40 |
| Tri 2 | 3045DOH | Comprehensive Prosthetics 2 | 40 |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics and the Bachelor of Dental Technology are accredited as an AQF Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
English Language Enhancement
All undergraduate International students are required to complete an English Language Enhancement Course unless specific criteria are met as specified in Section 5.0 Qualifications Procedure.
The following course must be completed in the first trimester of study:
Advice regarding the requirement to complete the English Language Enhancement Course is available via the myGriffith portal (in the To Do List).
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 the Bachelor of Dental Technology and Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.