Griffith Griffith Dentistry: Admissions General Discussion

[A1]

Yes i agree on alot of the points above raised.. however those with a 99 rank were pretty much guaranteed a place at griffith

That's not correct. Rank 99 is equivalent to OP1, ATAR 99+ or GPA 6+ (I believe). The actual admission cutoffs have been 99.6-99.8 or 6.8+.

 

[VJC]

That's not correct. Rank 99 is equivalent to OP1, ATAR 99+ or GPA 6+ (I believe). The actual admission cutoffs have been 99.6-99.8 or 6.8+.

I am not so confident with my knowledge overall at this stage - what i was referring to is the graded degree schedule rank of 99 for tertiary level studies - GPA of 6.5 across 80CP (equivalent one year FT study) gives a rank of 99 in which case you were most likely guaranteed entry? Is that correct?

 

[ucatboy]

I am not so confident with my knowledge overall at this stage - what i was referring to is the graded degree schedule rank of 99 for tertiary level studies - GPA of 6.5 across 80CP (equivalent one year FT study) gives a rank of 99 in which case you were most likely guaranteed entry? Is that correct?

I'm not so sure either but if I remember correctly from the info posted on MSO, the cutoff hovers between 6.75 and 6.875?

EDIT: revisiting the 2020 entry offers thread seems to suggest that last year's cutoff was 6.875:

Ironically, it is extremely difficult for Year 12 students to get into Griffith dent with their ATAR, regardless of the cost component, due to how relatively generously GPA to ATAR conversions are handled.

 

[A1]

what i was referring to is the graded degree schedule rank of 99 for tertiary level studies - GPA of 6.5 across 80CP (equivalent one year FT study) gives a rank of 99 in which case you were most likely guaranteed entry? Is that correct?

Griffith being a Qld uni was stuck with Qld's OP system, they have had to state the criteria generally as OP1/Rank 99 (since there isn't a higher Qld rank). But rank 99 is equiv to ATAR 99.0+ whereas we know for certain the cutoffs were 99.6-99.8 i.e. only the top end of OP1/Rank 99.

For GPA see this post > Griffith Dentistry General Discussion
"I called up Griffith admission earlier this year, and the kind lady informed me that the GPA cut off for 2018 was 6.75."

That was 2018 intake. I remember seeing posts that for 2019 & 2020 intakes it rose to 6.875.

 

[realwalterwhite]

Griffith being a Qld uni was stuck with Qld's OP system, they have had to state the criteria generally as OP1/Rank 99 (since there isn't a higher Qld rank). But rank 99 is equiv to ATAR 99.0+ whereas we know for certain the cutoffs were 99.6-99.8 i.e. only the top end of OP1/Rank 99.

For GPA see this post > Griffith Dentistry General Discussion
"I called up Griffith admission earlier this year, and the kind lady informed me that the GPA cut off for 2018 was 6.75."

That was 2018 intake. I remember seeing posts that for 2019 & 2020 intakes it rose to 6.875.

Do you think this years cut off would increase? Due to the online nature of exams?

 

[Crow]

Do you think this years cut off would increase? Due to the online nature of exams?

Doubt it, though nobody will be able to make a reliable prediction there.

 

[Unluckydude]

Also I dont think theres anything inherently wrong with people who didnt get into med doing dent. As long as they have genuine passion for both med and dent (and didnt just pick dent for the Dr. after their name), then how is this an issue?

The issue isn't that they applied for medicine. It has more to do with the fact that some dent students have absolutely no passion for dentistry.

Not at all disagreeing with A1 that a CSP place is more desirable than a FFP, but I definitely don’t think we can conclude that Griffith has been “getting the leftovers” purely on the basis of their 99.8 ATAR / 6.875 GPA cutoff alone! We don’t have any comparative data other than that (obviously that is due to academic results being 100% of the admissions criteria) seeing as Griffith has always had a different criteria.

It’s likely that with these new admissions criteria that Griffith may have slightly lower entry requirements, but I don’t foresee it being significantly less competitive than the likes of UAdel based on how high the academic cutoff currently is - there’s clearly no shortage of high quality applicants there regardless of it being FFP.

I suspect a fair few QLDers think it’s worth the cost to attend Griffith rather than moving interstate anyways - certainly it would be less costly if you’re already from GC than 5 years of interstate living would end up costing.

If I'm reading the stats correctly, Griffith dent only enrolled one year 12 student last year. The 99.6-99.8 cut-offs in the last few years were a result of very generous GPA to ATAR conversion by QTAC. But I agree that not all students are left-overs from CSP schools. Last year, someone on this forum received offers from Adelaide, Latrobe and Griffith. He picked Griffith because GC seems more appealing to him and he has relatives living in GC.

 

[A1]

If I'm reading the stats correctly, Griffith dent only enrolled one year 12 student last year. The 99.6-99.8 cut-offs in the last few years

As I mentioned in an earlier post cutoff for 2018 intake & previous were GPA 6.75 or ATAR 99.6. At the same time it was 99.70-99.75 for Griffith med.

But 2019 & 2020 intakes saw a lot more non-standard applicants resulting in GPA cutoff bumped up to 6.875. Since they compete in the same pool with school leavers this raised ATAR cutoff to 99.80. Interestingly this was higher than for Griffith med so the vast majority of the 99.80+ applicants opted to take med instead. This explains why there was a single Y12 in Griffith dent last year.

 

[Crow]

For those interested, page 6 of this document has a GPA to ATAR conversion table which I believe makes sense for QTAC/Griffith dent calculations: https://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/252021/admission-pathways.pdf

If 6.95 = ATAR 99.95 and 6.5 = ATAR 99.0, by my calculations an ATAR of 99.8 = GPA 6.8795, and ATAR of 99.75 = GPA 6.856

Last year's cutoff was 6.875 and ATAR 99.80, which makes sense as the equivalent of a 99.75 is below 6.8795.

A1 can check my work though.

 

[A1]

If 6.95 = ATAR 99.95 and 6.5 = ATAR 99.0, by my calculations an ATAR of 99.8 = GPA 6.8795, and ATAR of 99.75 = GPA 6.856

The QUT link you gave in your JCU post also shows this, in line with your calculations :

Grade point average	Selection rank
6.95 - 7.00	99.95
6.90 - 6.94	99.85
6.85 - 6.89	99.75
6.80 - 6.84	99.65(?) This line missing in the webpage, it's my guess.
6.75 - 6.79	99.55
6.70 - 6.74	99.40
6.65 - 6.69	99.30
6.60 - 6.64	99.20
6.55 - 6.59	99.10
6.50 - 6.54	99.00

 

[sjj]

Hi, I want to apply to Griffith Dentistry and also Queensland using QTAC and they are asking for "Type Of Study" but HSFY isn't really a bachelor.. what should I put? Other tertiary studies? Also, QTAC access my HSFY results through Otago university directly right? I do not have to provide a supporting document? Thanks!

 

[Crow]

Hi, I want to apply to Griffith Dentistry and also Queensland using QTAC and they are asking for "Type Of Study" but HSFY isn't really a bachelor.. what should I put? Other tertiary studies? Also, QTAC access my HSFY results through Otago university directly right? I do not have to provide a supporting document? Thanks!

It counts towards a bachelor degree so I think it's fine to list it as such! QTAC will sort through the application and make a change to that if required.

 

[tksm]

Hi everyone,

Regarding the course fees, without inflation indexing, they seem to add up to $156465 (11155*3 + 61500*2), which is greater than the HELP loan limit of $152700. Does the remaining balance have to be paid upfront (financed by the Bank of Mum and Dad or otherwise)?

Thanks in advance

 

[A1]

Regarding the course fees, without inflation indexing, they seem to add up to $156465 (11155*3 + 61500*2), which is greater than the HELP loan limit of $152700. Does the remaining balance have to be paid upfront (financed by the Bank of Mum and Dad or otherwise)?

Yes up front but not until your 5th year when you've reached the $152700 limit.

 

[Blackmores]

I've applied to Griffith dent for 2021. I'm considered a domestic student in australia, and im currrently studying in a NZ university and im just wondering the definition griffith has for "1 year of studying full time", like whats the minimum needed. Cause as far as i know griffith operates on trimesters, but my uni uses semesters.
My university (university of auckland) also has a different credit system (points) compared to griffith (units) and i dont know how to convert between them so i have no idea if im studying full time. ive tried googling but i cant find anything. Does anyone know how to convert between new zealand credit system and australia (specificallly griffith uni) credit system for university courses?
thanks

 

[A1]

My university (university of auckland) also has a different credit system (points) compared to griffith (units) and i dont know how to convert between them so i have no idea if im studying full time

Read your course handbook, see how many credit points in total are required for the degree, divide that by the number of years normally taken to complete. That's the credit points for 1 full-time equivalent year.

 

[tdnii]

Griffith is holding its online open day for dentistry and oral health degrees this Thursday.
Hopefully, they will give us more details regarding the changes to the admission scheme, MMI and GPA requirements.
Griffith's Dentistry and Oral Health Degrees
1 October 2020
12.30 pm, Thursday (AEST)
register here:

Medicine, dentistry and health events

www.griffith.edu.au

 

[tdnii]

According to the online session today, the interview invites will be solely based on your UCAT score.
MMI structure for Dental Science is similar to Griffith MD MMI.
The three components MMI(50%), UCAT(25%), GPA(25%) will be combined together for dentistry entry.
Seems like GPA will be less important compare to the past and interview is going to play a key role in terms of admission.

 

[rachiejean]

Hi guys, I'm applying for Griffith dent 2021 with a GPA of 6.86 as a rural student. I did an associate's degree which has been transferred to the bachelor of the same type and I have kept the GPA. So my rank is 99.5-99.75?? I believe. Do you think there is any hope? I'm aware of the cost being high and have saved the 120k so that isn't the issue. But I need to know if it's realistic to hope to get in as my back up degree is in Brisbane (medical imaging QUT) meaning I will have to move to one of these cities but given offers arnt until Mid Jan they don't give you much notice and kids need schools, daycares and the like so I'm stressing! I know that no one can predict what will happen but I'm a single mum so need to get things in place. Also, I'm a crazy stress head that is slightly obsessed with teeth haha

 

[Cal]

Hi guys, I'm applying for Griffith dent 2021 with a GPA of 6.86 as a rural student. I did an associate's degree which has been transferred to the bachelor of the same type and I have kept the GPA. So my rank is 99.5-99.75?? I believe. Do you think there is any hope? I'm aware of the cost being high and have saved the 120k so that isn't the issue. But I need to know if it's realistic to hope to get in as my back up degree is in Brisbane (medical imaging QUT) meaning I will have to move to one of these cities but given offers arnt until Mid Jan they don't give you much notice and kids need schools, daycares and the like so I'm stressing! I know that no one can predict what will happen but I'm a single mum so need to get things in place. Also, I'm a crazy stress head that is slightly obsessed with teeth haha

I would be very surprised if you didn't get an offer with that GPA, especially if you apply through the rural pathway. The cutoffs are usually around the 6.875 realm, so you are in with a great shot. I would contact griffith and see what they consider you as, and whether you are eligable for the rural pathway. But I think you have an amazing chance