The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.
The Bachelor of Dental Health Science is a quota-managed program as there are a limited number of places available to ensure sufficient resources are available to support the students.
Selection for entry to the Bachelor of Dental Health Science comprises of three essential components:
- University Clinical Aptitude test ANZ (UCAT). The UCAT ANZ assists universities to select applicants with the most appropriate abilities and professional behaviours required to become successful clinicians. To progress to the second component of the application process, ALL potential applicants must first complete this test. In order to be considered for entry in 2023, registration to complete the UCAT ANZ closes on the 17th of May 2022 with a late booking deadline of the 31st of May 2022. More information on the UCAT ANZcan be found at UCAT ANZ.
- Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Following the University receiving UCAT ANZ results, applicants will be selected for the Multiple Mini Interviews based on their score. The MMI's will require students to attend an online multi station interview on 24 or 25 November 2022. The interviews will assess applicants suitability based on five factors:
- Motivation to study and work in Dentistry,
- Teamwork skills,
- Communication and Empathy,
- Ethics and Social Awareness
- Critical Thinking skills.
Academic Attainment - School Leavers- Academic achievements in Year 12 or equivalent. Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge web page.
- University Study - Applicants who have completed university study will have a rank depending on the duration and overall Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved. More information regarding how GPA is calculated and assessed can be found at the Upgrading via University Studies web page.
Each of the three components above have a minimum threshold that must be met. Once all three weighted components are completed, scores will be combined and candidates will be ranked on their overall score. Completion of all components may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.
Note: Applications for 2023 entry close on the 30th of September 2022.
Griffith University Rural Priority Access Scheme
A proportion of the Griffith University Dental Science intake will be required to be from a rural background (MM 2-7). Therefore, applicants who meet these criteria will be given priority access to Griffith University Bachelor of Dental Health Science. More information is available here.
Griffith students may not apply for the Bachelor of Dental Health Science program by submitting an internal transfer.
