Admission criteria
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
- a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses. (Lowest ATAR to be considered: 83 for domestic applicants; 80 for international applicants)
- Satisfactory performance in a series of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) - see below for more information.
- English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)
In 2020 for 2021 entry only, all eligible applicants must attend the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) via Zoom. Eligible international applicants are required to participate in the online MMIs in September. Eligible domestic applicants are required to participate in the online MMIs in December.
About the MMIs
The MMIs are a series of short interviews of approximately 5 minutes each, where applicants are required to discuss scenarios and/or issues. On the day of your interview, you must register 30 minutes prior to your scheduled interview time. Your interview will last 35 minutes. However, you should allow at least one hour in addition to this time in case there is a delay, or there is a need to clarify a matter.
Registration
All applicants, except Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and applicants who are made a conditional Early Offer Year 12 (E12) offer, are required to register online for the MMI. Applicants are required to register online during the registration period and pay a non-refundable Interview Booking and Administration fee of $100 (incl. GST). Online payment via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) will be required at the time of booking to secure the interview booking. See timeline below for important dates, including registration open and close dates.
After registration, and within 3 working days, applicants will receive an email confirmation specifying the date/time of their MMI and are required to confirm their attendance by email within 5 calendar days. Please be advised that the interview date and time are not negotiable.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and applicants who are made a conditional E12 offer are not required to register for the MMI or pay the associated Interview Booking and Administration Fee. Such applicants will be notified of the date/time of their MMI on 20 November 2020 and are required to confirm their attendance by email within 5 calendar days. Please be advised that the interview date and time are not negotiable.
Note: Invitations will be sent by email to the email address provided when registering for the MMI, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and applicants who are made a conditional E12 offer, to the email address listed on your UAC application. Please ensure you provide your own phone number and current email address and check all mail boxes including the junk mail box regularly for any correspondence from the University. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check their accounts; the University will not be held responsible for any unread email communication or for any resulting delays or disadvantage.
If an applicant fails to pay the Interview Booking and Administration fee (Aboriginal and conditional E12 offers excepted) or to attend the interview at their scheduled time, their application for admission to the BOH for 2021 entry will be deemed to have lapsed, and will not be considered further.
Timeline for 2021 entry
Due to the rapidly evolving situation of Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the University may review the admissions process and application timeline for Bachelor of Oral Health 2021 entry.
We’ll aim to be as flexible as possible while retaining our academic requirements in order to ensure students seeking to apply to our undergraduate courses are impacted as little as possible. Please revisit this website on a regular basis for any updates.
Note:
- All dates below are subject to change
- Times and dates listed are Sydney, Australia time
- Last updated 9 November 2020.
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23 March 2020 |
International direct applications open. |
1 April 2020
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UAC applications open for domestic applicants, apply via UAC. E12 scheme applications open, please apply through E12.
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3 August 2020
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MMI registrations open for domestic and international applicants, register here. |
1 September 2020
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International direct applications* close at midnight. Applicants must ensure that they have submitted their application for the Bachelor of Oral Health. If an applicant has not applied, the MMI will be cancelled at the cost of the applicant.
Last day for international applicants to complete their MMI registration in order to attend the MMIs on 29 September 2020.
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20 September 2020
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E12 Scheme applications close.
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29 September 2020 |
MMIs via Zoom for international applicants. |
6 November 2020
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For domestic applicants, MMI registration closes at midnight. Applicants must ensure that they have submitted their application for the Bachelor of Oral Health via the UAC. If an applicant has not applied, the MMI will be cancelled at the cost of the applicant.
Close of adding the Bachelor of Oral Health to your preferences on your UAC application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants need to ensure that they have also applied through the Cadigal Program.
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12 November 2020
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E12 scheme conditional offers made. |
20 November 2020
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E12 applicants who have received a conditional offer, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who have applied through the Cadigal Program will be notified of the date/time of their MMI and are required to confirm their attendance within 5 calendar days. |
2-4 December 2020
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MMIs via Zoom for domestic applicants. |
November- Mid December 2020
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Direct international offers made. |
23 December 2020
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Official first round offers for the Bachelor of Oral Health will be released on the UAC website. |
21 January 2021
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If required, second round offers for the Bachelor of Oral Health will be released. |
8 February 2021 (To be confirmed)
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Bachelor of Oral Health classes for Year 1 commence. (Note All Year 1 students are required to attend the compulsory orientation sessions from 8 February.) |
* Taylor's College applicants may contact their USFP coordinator or the FMH Admissions Office for information.
Note: For USYD internal transfer applicants, please refer to https://sydney.edu.au/students/change-course/internal-course-application.html
Other requirements
- Successful applicants must provide evidence that they hold a current approved First Aid Certificate during the Bachelor of Oral Health orientation week. Find out more.
- Before you attend a placement in a NSW Ministry of Health facility, you will need to meet certain requirements to be verified by the NSW Ministry of Health to ensure your safety and that of other students, staff and patients. Find out more.
- The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has announced that all health disciplines will be required to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7 or equivalent. Please note that this standard applies to all applicants for initial registration as a dental practitioner or dental specialist. Find out more.
- Find out here what the additional costs are for materials and equipment.
Offers and enrolments
There are only approximately 50 student places available each year in the Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH). The admission process is very competitive, with the aim being to select applicants who have the ability to succeed in the course. Successful applicants who apply through the UAC will receive their offers from the UAC; successful international applicants who apply directly to the University will receive their offers from the University Admissions Office.
Domestic students are required to accept their place and enrol in the course within 10 calendar days of an offer. This will help to ensure that all our places are filled for next year and that no one who merits a place in the BOH misses out. Due to the intensity of this course, orientation is held and classes commence in early February 2021 and as such, enrolments are earlier than most other undergraduate courses. See the timeline above for key dates.
You will be invited to enrol online for your course and be notified of your compulsory orientation sessions closer to the time.
Please note: Do not plan any holidays from the beginning of February 2021 as all students are required to attend classes and must meet strict attendance requirements to commence and progress in this course.
Impermissible conduct
The Sydney Dental School reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to vary or cancel an offer of admission if your conduct prior to enrolment causes the faculty to form the view that you are unsuitable for admission to its programs.
Examples of conduct that might make you unsuitable for admission to Sydney Dental School programs include (but are not limited to):
- Failure to treat University of Sydney employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community with respect and courtesy, including failure to use appropriate language and tone in your written or verbal communications;
- Failure to act honestly and ethically in your dealings with University of Sydney employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community;
- Conduct that results in you being suspended or excluded from the University of Sydney;
- Conduct that gives the Sydney Dental School reasonable cause to believe that enrolling you in clinical training may place you, your peers, or members of the public at risk of harm; and
- Conduct that results in you being charged with a criminal offence.
Disclaimer
Please note the Sydney Dental School regularly reviews the admission criteria and application processes for its courses including the Bachelor of Oral Health. It reserves the right to change these criteria and processes without notice. Information on this website provides advice about the currently applicable criteria and processes, and may not be correct for future application periods.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course.
Credit for previous study
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.