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Bachelor of
Dental Surgery
INFORMATION FOR 2019 ENTRY
This program aims to produce graduates of the highest
academic standards, who will have the skills, knowledge and Important dates: 2019 entry
attitude to become competent practitioners of dentistry. 1 August 2018 Application opening date for
Graduates will be uniquely qualified in the fields of tropical, JCU Application Form
rural/remote and Indigenous dental practice. 1 August 2018 Application opening date QTAC
30 September 2018 Closing date for QTAC Application
Overview Submissions 30 September 2018 Closing date for JCU Application Form
16 January 2019 QTAC offers released to applicants
1. Postmarked refers to the date stamp that the post office applies to the envelope once you have handed it in to be mailed.
James Cook University’s Bachelor of Dental Please read the information below before
Surgery course is a 5 year undergraduate applying for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery 22 January 2019 Last date to respond to QTAC January offer
course and is primarily for school leavers (i.e. (BDS) course at James Cook University. round, applicants must respond to QTAC
applicants who have completed year 12 or
The Application Form for selection into the 11 February 2019 Orientation Week begins
equivalent in the last two years). A limited
James Cook University degree of Bachelor of 18 February 2019 JCU Academic Year begins
number of places may be available for non-
Dental Surgery is to be returned:
school leavers.
By Post
This course is accredited by the Australian Dental
Division of Tropical Health and Medicine
Council (ADC).
PO Box 864, Aitkenvale Business Centre
QLD 4814 Australia
In Person
Student Centre
Education Central Building 134
Townsville Campus QLD 4811 Australia
The application closing date is 30 September,
2018. Applications postmarked1 after this date
will NOT be accepted.
Make Life Matter jcu.edu.au/dthm
How do I apply? Summary of selection process Successful applicants for a
The Dental Surgery application process has two Applicants will be evaluated based on the following place in the BDS degree
distinct stages. You will need to submit an application criteria: Offers of a place in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery
directly to James Cook University (by filling in the • Academic performance in Year 12 studies or in degree are made by QTAC. QTAC will make an offer
application form) AND apply online through QTAC. subsequent tertiary studies as provided through for the highest preference for which you qualify.
QTAC
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants Successful applicants are required to follow the QTAC
The College of Medicine and Dentistry is committed • Evaluation of the written component of the
application form procedure for acceptance of a place in the Bachelor of
to contributing to the University’s desire to increase Dental Surgery degree.
the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander In 2019, the College of Medicine and Dentistry has
people who participate in its programs, and makes available approximately 80 places in the first year
particular effort to encourage Indigenous students of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree. A limited
to participate in dental education. It is committed to number of places are allocated to non-Year 12
Unsuccessful applicants
responding to their identified higher education needs. applicants. An applicant who has been unsuccessful in obtaining a
A key objective of the JCU College of Medicine and place in the James Cook University Bachelor of Dental
Applicants will be selected for entry into the James Surgery, but who is strongly motivated towards a
Dentistry is to graduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Cook University Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree career in the dental surgery field, might consider
Islander dentists.
based on their application and their academic results. undertaking one of the other health or biomedical
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants science degrees offered at JCU.
The most recent course GPA (Grade Point Average)
interested in pursuing a career in dentistry should
score will be used to rank applicants who have Unsuccessful applicants considering undertaking
contact the Indigenous Education and Research
commenced or completed tertiary studies. While an studies in one of the above degrees with a view
Centre for more information.
applicant’s most recent GPA is given the most weight, to eventual acceptance into the dental surgery
Email: ierc@jcu.edu.au the applicant’s complete academic profile as supplied degree should be aware that the number of places
by QTAC may be considered. An applicant’s other available for non-school leaver entry into the James
New Zealand Citizens
studies/qualifications that do not generate a GPA Cook University Bachelor of Dental Surgery is very
New Zealand Citizens need to apply as Domestic
score will not be considered. limited. It would be inappropriate and unwise for an
Applicant.
unsuccessful applicant to see that eventual outcome
New Zealand Permanent Residents as anything other than a possibility.
New Zealand permanent residents need to apply as
International Applicant.
Pre-requisites Vaccinations II. Maintenance of that eligibility throughout the
duration of the degree; and
For entry into James Cook University’s Bachelor Students must provide evidence of being immune III. Actual acquisition of a Blue Card prior to
of Dental Surgery degree, applicants must have to Hepatitis B and that they have been vaccinated or commencement of placement.
successfully completed four semesters at Year 12 evidence that they are not susceptible for the vaccine
level and achieved an exit level of at least Sound preventable diseases (VPD) of Measles, Mumps, In the event that a student becomes ineligible
Achievement in English, Mathematics B and Rubella (MMR); Varicella and Pertussis. for a Blue Card, at any time between the date of
Chemistry or interstate or overseas equivalent. The first enrolment and the date of completion of the
Professional Experience Placement is a requirement degree, the student’s enrolment in the degree will be
study of Physics and Biology is highly desirable.
of this course and students may be engaged in roles terminated. Therefore, persons who have reason to
For international equivalents contact James Cook where there is contact that would allow transmission believe that they might have difficulty in obtaining a
International via e-mail: internationaladmissions@ of a VPD. Students are required to comply with Blue Card should clarify their position in that regard
jcu.edu.au the above requirement prior to commencing their before deciding to apply for enrolment.
first Professional Experience Placement or by the
If you are unsure of the Australian pre-requisite
end of the first Teaching Period of their studies (or A person who will or may not be able to obtain a
requirement please contact the Queensland Tertiary
whichever is sooner), otherwise their enrolment will Blue Card should not make application for enrolment
Admissions Centre (QTAC) at the website address:
be terminated. in the degree.
www.qtac.edu.au
Students will receive information regarding all pre-
placement requirements at the commencement of
Inherent Requirements and their first year. Information on the pre-placement Contact details
requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery can Student Centre
Reasonable Adjustments be found at Preparing for Professional Experience Phone: Student Centre Townsville – 07 4781 5255
Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, Placement. Phone: Student Centre Cairns – 07 4232 1000
attributes, skills and behaviors needed to successfully Email: enquiries@jcu.edu.au
complete the course. Find your course requirements www.jcu.edu.au
under Inherent Requirements.
Working with Children College of Medicine and Dentistry
Queensland law contains provisions designed to www.jcu.edu.au/cmd
ensure that persons who are to work with children
Professional Experience Placement and young people are first assessed on their known
Indigenous Education and Research Centre
Email: ierc@jcu.edu.au
Professional Experience Placement is a formal past police and disciplinary information. A person www.jcu.edu.au/ierc
component of this course and prepares you for whose application is approved by the Queensland
registration and/or accreditation as a professional Government Blue Card Services will be issued with James Cook University Handbook
in your field. Visit Preparing for Professional a Blue Card. www.jcu.edu.au/handbooks
Experience Placement for more information. James Cook University Accommodation
The requirements for completion of the James Cook
This course has other specific admission www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation
University Bachelor of Dental Surgery includes
requirements such as the requirement to obtain a conditions under which students participate in James Cook University Scholarships
Suitability to Work with Children Card, National clinical placements. As a student will undertake www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships-@-jcu
Criminal History Check and other requirements one or more placements which involve coming into
that Students must comply with for the duration Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
contact with young people, initial enrolment and
of their course. Students must complete all www.qtac.edu.au
continuing enrolment in the dentistry degree are
Professional Experience Placement requirements by conditional upon the following:
the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all I. Eligibility of the student for a Blue Card at the time
requirement in order to stay admitted to the course. of first enrolment;
The information in this brochure is intended as a general guide and was correct at the time of printing. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission
requirements and availability of courses. JCU reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirements without prior notice. CRICOS Provider Code: 00117J. Updated April 2018.
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