Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics

TAFE Queensland

To commence the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics course students should have satisfactory completion of recent year 12 (secondary education) in an Australian school system or overseas equivalent. All non-school-leaver applicants must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. Non-school leavers can be applicants such as those with higher education, vocational education and training study or those with relevant work and life experience

Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

Assumed knowledge explains the minimum level of knowledge we believe you have in some Units of Study before you start your Course. It is assumed that applicants will have the following:

English (4, SA) or English (Units 3 & 4, C)

It is also highly recommended that applicants have Physics, Chemistry or Biology with a minimum of Sound Achievement or similar result.

Manual dexterity

Manual dexterity is the ability to effectively use your hands and fingers with precision. A high degree of manual dexterity is required for success as a Dental Prosthetist. Part of the entry requirement and ongoing enrolment in this course is maintaining your manual dexterity. Applicants are advised that a manual dexterity test forms part of the requirements for entry into this course.

Other

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland.

International applicants who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

Applicants who do not meet the above criteria are required to participate in an Interview with the Course Coordinator prior to an offer being made by TAFE Queensland.