Dentistry Entry Discussion and Questions

[Jnh]

No I’m domestic. I am questioning whether there may be more places for domestics for next year if they aren’t flown over

Are you eligible for the rural subquota?
If so, its probably worth an application to all universities that you meet the prerequisites for as there is always a chance you apply in a lucky year. UQ, for example, had a 40th percentile rural applicant get into Med a few years back.

 

[dotwingz]

Are you eligible for the rural subquota?
If so, its probably worth an application to all universities that you meet the prerequisites for as there is always a chance you apply in a lucky year. UQ, for example, had a 40th percentile rural applicant get into Med a few years back.

Thats a good point, the Griffith rural subquota is for 5 consecutive years in a rural area. OP should check if their eligble Rural Priority Access Scheme as a 6.5 GPA might be good enough for entry (I have never seen a griffith rural entry in here)

 

[DrDrLMG!]

(I have never seen a griffith rural entry in here)

Ha, me either actually!!

 

[dotwingz]

I just realised that Jnhjns is a current Griffith dental student who got in through the GURPAS *facepalm*

 

[DrDrLMG!]

I just realised that Jnhjns is a current Griffith dental student who got in through the GURPAS *facepalm*

If it didn't get reported in the collated offers thread it didn't happen (for my memory!) Haha!

 

[sherri]

Are you eligible for the rural subquota?
If so, its probably worth an application to all universities that you meet the prerequisites for as there is always a chance you apply in a lucky year. UQ, for example, had a 40th percentile rural applicant get into Med a few years back.

I dont think I classify as rural... I own horses but live in the suburbs... Im at the point now where I will do anything it takes to get in but being a female i am aware of the age factor... kids, marriage etc. i have to consider if all this is going to be worth it.

 

[DrDrLMG!]

I dont think I classify as rural... I own horses but live in the suburbs... Im at the point now where I will do anything it takes to get in but being a female i am aware of the age factor... kids, marriage etc. i have to consider if all this is going to be worth it.

In that case, I'd do the bridging courses for JCU as your background would make for a great written application if done well, as well as apply widely if moving around the country is a possibility.

 

[sherri]

We have talked about your first question in our dedicated Covid thread, so please check that out and ask any further questions there.

As for chem and maths B, if you're keen on JCU, then you can do bridging courses that satisfy these, you are not ruled out permanently. Some even run over summer and as long as you are enrolled at the time of your JCU application, they will still consider you (at least, that was the case historically for Med, and I assume it's the same for Dent - would be worth an email).

There's not really too much point stopping your degree/holding off if you're hoping for a Griffith offer as your GPA as it currently stands is too low, so the only way to be competitive would be to pump out some HDs.

Thanks so much for your help. i am currently a Griffith student but they dont favour internal transfers like UQ does unfortunetly...
I will check out that Covid thread.
As for JCU they wont accept UQ college chemistry bridging as it does not satisfy the req of 18 hours lab work... JCU has lower GPA indeed but the other requirements can be demanding. Also, these are needed to be finalised by mid Nov. They have told me over phone AND in writing, I will not make app process this year.

 

[sherri]

I only got 2560 for my UCAT this year... terrible I know. Is it still worth applying Aus wide? I am determined to get in and again, would pack up everything to be accepted.

 

[DrDrLMG!]

I only got 2560 for my UCAT this year... terrible I know. Is it still worth applying Aus wide? I am determined to get in and again, would pack up everything to be accepted.

If you pop all your details in the 2020 UCAT Results Discussion Thread we can talk more specifically about your chances and what you'd need to do there.

 

[Crow]

I have never seen a griffith rural entry in here

Can't say I have either, but I am about 90% confident (based off past UAC data) that rural applicants to provisional entry medicine get a 0.4 boost to their ATAR/ATAR equivalent, so I would expect dentistry applicants to be the same. (Unless there actually is a quota system, but I've not heard any information about it for provisional entry med on here or in person)

 

[dotwingz]

Can't say I have either, but I am about 90% confident (based off past UAC data) that rural applicants to provisional entry medicine get a 0.4 boost to their ATAR/ATAR equivalent, so I would expect dentistry applicants to be the same. (Unless there actually is a quota system, but I've not heard any information about it for provisional entry med on here or in person)

Not sure about provisional med but, based off the website the Griffith rural program seems to set aside places for rural applicants

Rural Priority Access Scheme

If you have lived in a regional or remote area for at least 5 years, you may be eligible for a priority place in dentistry or medicine.

www.griffith.edu.au

a number of places are set aside in select Griffith health degrees for which students from rural backgrounds can apply.

It could be with med they apply the 0.4 ATAR boost for provisional entry, and fill the rest of the quota when it comes to selecting the grad entry cohort.

 

[Crow]

Not sure about provisional med but, based off the website the Griffith rural program seems to set aside places for rural applicants

Rural Priority Access Scheme

If you have lived in a regional or remote area for at least 5 years, you may be eligible for a priority place in dentistry or medicine.

www.griffith.edu.au

It could be with med they apply the 0.4 ATAR boost for provisional entry, and fill the rest of the quota when it comes to selecting the grad entry cohort.

Yeah, the 0.4 thing may have just been the lowest ATAR that allowed them to fill the quota, but I think you’re probably right there. The difference between cutoffs for non-rural and rural applicants in graduate entry are far greater than provisional entry, which suggests rural quotas are filled mostly through grad entry. I also don’t think I’ve met anyone from a rural area who was a provisional entry student in my cohort!

 

[THERESA20]

Hi guys,
I was just wondering if I have lived 1 year rurally will Jcu or Griffith(I think Griffith requires it to be 5 years rural) take that into account?
Today I was speaking with Jcu future students on the phone and the lady said there was no application for being rural and that Jcu doesn't take into account rurality for dentistry
Can someone please confirm this and let me know if 1 year of being rural is accepted or not for any dentistry course (including La Trobe)
Thank you!

 

[Unluckydude]

Hi guys,
I was just wondering if I have lived 1 year rurally will Jcu or Griffith(I think Griffith requires it to be 5 years rural) take that into account?
Today I was speaking with Jcu future students on the phone and the lady said there was no application for being rural and that Jcu doesn't take into account rurality for dentistry
Can someone please confirm this and let me know if 1 year of being rural is accepted or not for any dentistry course (including La Trobe)
Thank you!

No, I don't think any dental school in Australia accepts applicants who have lived 1 year for the rural pathway.

 

[THERESA20]

No, I don't think any dental school in Australia accepts applicants who have lived 1 year for the rural pathway.

Just out of curiosity then how does Jcu consider rurality since there is no specific application to fill out for rurality?

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Just out of curiosity then how does Jcu consider rurality since there is no specific application to fill out for rurality?

It’s in the content of your written application, I believe.

As I understand it, JCU attempts to determine how likely you are to practice rurally. If you can take your one year of living rurally and use it to very passionately and clearly answer the written questions, this would be interpreted favourably by JCU.

 

[Crow]

It’s in the content of your written application, I believe.

As I understand it, JCU attempts to determine how likely you are to practice rurally. If you can take your one year of living rurally and use it to very passionately and clearly answer the written questions, this would be interpreted favourably by JCU.

Word from Ben a few years ago is that rurality is assessed 1. Objectively, from your school and/or university addresses which you have to fill out in the application (where you’re given an RA 1-5 rating that is involved in the place offer calculations) and 2. Subjectively, in the written application and interview as well in the case of medicine applicants.

 

[rachiejean]

I have applied as a rural student with a GPA of 6.86 but my degree is an associates degree, do you think this will hinder my application? they are the exact same subjects offered for the bachelor degree so I could potentially swap the degree over and get the credit for the courses if anyone thinks this might be an issue? Apparently an associate's degree doesn't qualify for the English requirements so my concern is that Griffith looks at this harshly? Do you think it's worth calling Griffith directly? i don't want to annoy them but I really want to get in!

 

[Cal]

I have applied as a rural student with a GPA of 6.86 but my degree is an associates degree, do you think this will hinder my application? they are the exact same subjects offered for the bachelor degree so I could potentially swap the degree over and get the credit for the courses if anyone thinks this might be an issue? Apparently an associate's degree doesn't qualify for the English requirements so my concern is that Griffith looks at this harshly? Do you think it's worth calling Griffith directly? i don't want to annoy them but I really want to get in!

I assume that the associates degree will be fine, but if you are worried, then call! It cannot hurt one bit to call/contact them to confirm or get the correct information.