I called & they said that there was a limit. Seems to contradict what they wrote on their website for some reason.Technically speaking, the University of Melbourne website indicates there isn't a set number for the Graduate Degree Package.
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Browse Graduate Degree Packages, which offer a combined bachelor and masters program, and learn about their entry requirements.study.unimelb.edu.au
This may be a better question for the University of Melbourne. I would get in touch with them to confirm.
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Dentistry Entry Discussion and Questions
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ProofMaster
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Hi, for University of Melbourne's guaranteed entry pathway into the Doctor of Dental Surgery, how easy or difficult to achieve the requirement "maintaining a 75% WAM"?
More than enough. Congrats!
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Thank you! Any Dentistry of UQ community to join in?
UQ students may help.
dltjwns729
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Hello, would 3800 cumulative stand a chance?
Bonitos Dientes
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Hi everyone!! Happy new year and I hope you're doing awesome! 
We just started a Facebook group, DentHub AU for students and tutors in the dental space to connect, ask questions, and share tips ect. You might have also noticed how disconnected or randomised some uni specific forums have become, and that’s EXACTLY why we started this uni-specific channels, aiming to join current dental and past students with diverse experiences and experiences to help you with whatever you may need (transfer help, GAMSAT, UCAT, personal statement help, course exploring ect!)
I think it’ll be a good way to connect with others! We ONLY started this yesterday and there are already over 50 members ready to jump in for help and are creating free resources on the side! We even have international students for those who are intending to apply!
We would love to have you! Here is the link
m.me
We just started a Facebook group, DentHub AU for students and tutors in the dental space to connect, ask questions, and share tips ect. You might have also noticed how disconnected or randomised some uni specific forums have become, and that’s EXACTLY why we started this uni-specific channels, aiming to join current dental and past students with diverse experiences and experiences to help you with whatever you may need (transfer help, GAMSAT, UCAT, personal statement help, course exploring ect!)I think it’ll be a good way to connect with others! We ONLY started this yesterday and there are already over 50 members ready to jump in for help and are creating free resources on the side! We even have international students for those who are intending to apply!
We would love to have you! Here is the link
DentHub AU | Messenger
Welcome to your support group for aspiring Australian Dental Students where we provide: resources, support to gain entry, and a supportive community
m.me
Should be provided your SR is 99+
Hi everyone,
I am a 2024 graduate located here in Brisbane QLD. I graduated with an ATAR of 99.65 however with a pretty weak UCAT of 2800 (quite shocking I know). However, I truly wish to pursue dentistry but unfortunately I was unlucky this year with my application choices and UCAT and did not manage to secure any offers. I am considering of taking this year as a gap year to resit my UCAT and apply for the 2026 intake for dentistry. I would love to know opinions on this (whether this is smart or not and if it's a waste of my time), and any other pathway options I should consider that you guys recommend. Anything is appreciated!
I am a 2024 graduate located here in Brisbane QLD. I graduated with an ATAR of 99.65 however with a pretty weak UCAT of 2800 (quite shocking I know). However, I truly wish to pursue dentistry but unfortunately I was unlucky this year with my application choices and UCAT and did not manage to secure any offers. I am considering of taking this year as a gap year to resit my UCAT and apply for the 2026 intake for dentistry. I would love to know opinions on this (whether this is smart or not and if it's a waste of my time), and any other pathway options I should consider that you guys recommend. Anything is appreciated!
I think most likely you will be referred to this link:
Common pitfalls to avoid for year 12 school leavers and other medicine applicants
Alternate title: "Ways to screw yourself over as a medical school applicant that you didn't know about" Hi everyone, As I suspect my activity on the site is likely to decrease a whole lot starting next year, I thought I would put together a whole lot of what I believe are a lot of important...
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Unluckydude
Regular Member
Did you apply for Latrobe, there is a chance you could get a top-up offer?
Due to my stupidity of applying to universities I didnt do interstate only QTAC cause I didnt really think my ATAR would've been that good. After I got my ATAR I realised I could apply to LaTrobe, especially cause I get adjustment points there making my ATAR a 99.90, but I applied too late (16th of December) meaning the only offer round I was eligible to be considered for was todays one which I didn't receive one. I called Latrobe to ask why and they said although my ATAR exceeded the requirement they already filled all spots during the previous offer rounds. So basically if I had applied earlier I would've had a extremely good chance at it :/
Unluckydude
Regular Member
That is unfortunate. Most people on this website would tell you to never take a gap year. However, I agree with A1 who once said that a raw atar of 99+ is worth saving. If you apply early for Latrobe's 2026 admissions, there is a very high chance that you will get an offer. You can also use this year to work as an DA and do a bit of volunteering to make your JCU application more competitive. But please read the common pitfalls and understand the risks.
It's actually quite funny about JCU with this years offer rounds XD. I already have done work experience at 2 dental clinics and had a strong letter of recommendation from one of the principal dentists I shadowed, and even had my application proof read by a few JCU dent students. No offer sadly, it seemed as so JCU really focused on rural applicants this year due to the sheer volume of applications they got! But I do agree with you that I do want to hold onto my ATAR for at least one year as I do strongly believe it is still viable, and Latrobe is for sure an option considering my adjustment factors. But at the same time I do see the pitfalls in the thread that I am potentially wasting a year for a CHANCE at a higher UCAT which might not work out.
It is quite a tricky option I am battling with right now weighing my options, but to be quite frank with you taking a gap year was something I always wanted to do anyway so I wouldn't necessarily see it as a year wasted.
Unluckydude
Regular Member
Yes, it is a tricky situation as Latrobe can still use your atar even after you have studied a uni degree for less than 2 years. Maybe enrol in a course for now and just drop out of the course before the census date if you want to take a gap year.
With regards to JCU, all dental schools have a preference for rural applicants. I used to think this is extremely unfair but I then learned from personal experience that rural students are far more likely to stay rural after they graduate. Some metro graduates might be forced to work in a rural for a few years but they will eventually move to a capital city.
Yeah I mean I dont blame JCU at all, they said they got over 4,000 applicants this year for their medicine program and I'd assume it would be something ridiculously high for dentistry as well. And with JCU being a heavily rural centred school makes sense they prioritised rural applicants to fill their 70 seats.
With regards to Latrobe, I don't want to start another degree and put all my eggs into one basket and hope Latrobe works out for next year. Lots of variables might change (such as the selection rank increasing to 99.95) meaning I'll miss out. It's truly just a gamble of whether it will become more or less competitive next year (selection rank decreased this year from 2024 admissions, but might go up again). The good thing with the gap year option is that UQ and Griffith dent will look at my ATAR and new UCAT if I chose that pathway, and not to mention enrolling in a degree to drop out does just mean more money 'wasted'. And although its unlikely UniAdl will also accept my ATAR and new UCAT (but Im interstate so doubt I'll get accepted).
Can I ask what university you are studying at and whether you took the undergrad or post grad pathway?
And also if I'm being quite honest, I don't see why many people advise against a gap year route - could you maybe explain more on that apart from the common pitfalls?
Unluckydude
Regular Member
I prefer to keep my personal information confidential.
As far as I remember, Griffith uses whichever selection rank (ATAR or GPA) that is higher. You should confirm this with Griffith.
The main reason that many people are against a gap year is the uncertainties associated with it. As you said, there is no guarantee that you will receive an offer next year. I have seen people who improved their UCAT score by 20 percentile, but I have also seen people who get a similar UCAT score every year.
Like I said, I personally think you have a really a good ATAR that is worth saving. However, it is a decision that you need to make yourself. Btw, 99+ would guarantee you a FFP at unimelb, is this something you would consider?
AnubisHorus&Ra
Regular Member
In association with the uncertainties of gap years, it's also largely considered as 'delaying' life by a year. If it works out, great. If it doesn't, it sets most people back year later than their peers. It's lost opportunity cost, lost time cost, loss of connection with friends (if they graduate before you) etc.
dltjwns729
Regular Member
Personally, I’m a strong favourer of the gap year route, or any other pathways that allow you to re-attempt for admissions into medicine and dentistry such as non-standard, graduate entry, or even year 13. I always view a couple of years gambled for those pathways as very reasonable relatively, compared to the decades of your life which is expected ahead, which could change dramatically if you end up making into your dream course, making it a worthwhile investment.
Right now, your main focus should be choosing the best reattempt method. Since you already have a result with a strong chance of securing a La Trobe offer, I also believe a gap year is the best option.
Another thing to note of the challenges of gap year—something I’ve experienced firsthand—is maintaining discipline. Unlike Year 12, where structure and routine at high school somewhat forces you accountable, a gap year gives you complete freedom making it easy to get distracted by having to work, travel, or social commitments alongside having to dedicate towards academic improvement. Many friends who took a gap year alongside me struggled and ultimately missed out on an offer because they didn’t fully commit to their academic goals. My view is that you can’t have it both ways—if you take a gap year, it should be entirely focused on academic growth. Otherwise, it risks becoming a wasted year rather than an investment.