UPDATED Dentistry Schools Selection Criteria Y12s & Non-standards

[DrDrLMG!]

Hello Unluckydude, thanks so much for that. Do you happen to know if UQ has an interview?

See the first post on page 1 of this thread…

 

[bananainpyjama]

Hi everyone, realistically what are my chances of getting into dentistry in Aus as a NZ school leaver (CSP)?
I know the ATAR conversions are in my favour given that I've already finished calculus and english with all E's (Im taking Biology, chemistry, physics and stats this year), I'm predicting ATAR in high 99+
However, my UCAT is pretty low 2910 with 667 SJ, although I know La trobe only uses atar?
Otherwise I'm considering going to Otago for hsfy but not a fan of Dunedin...

 

[Dr Pepper]

Hi everyone, realistically what are my chances of getting into dentistry in Aus as a NZ school leaver (CSP)?
I know the ATAR conversions are in my favour given that I've already finished calculus and english with all E's (Im taking Biology, chemistry, physics and stats this year), I'm predicting ATAR in high 99+
However, my UCAT is pretty low 2910 with 667 SJ, although I know La trobe only uses atar?
Otherwise I'm considering going to Otago for hsfy but not a fan of Dunedin...

My kid got an offer from UQ dent for 2023 entry as NZ school leaver with ATAR 99.50 and UCAT 3804 incl SJT but she chose med elsewhere.
Did get Adelaide and Griffith dent interview invitations as well and didn’t hear from any other dental schools.
Your UCAT might be a little bit low or borderline for UQ dent and/or Griffith dent but I’d say to try.
I think you’d need a very high ATAR for La Trobe.

 

[Blue.sheep]

Hey everyone, does anyone know which universities don't require GAMSAT for graduate students?

 

[tdnii]

none

Hey everyone, does anyone know which universities don't require GAMSAT for graduate students?

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Hey everyone, does anyone know which universities don't require GAMSAT for graduate students?

JMP, Curtin, JCU, Bond, UNSW, JMP, and JPM. Most of those use UCAT instead of GAMSAT, including for graduate applicants.

EDIT: Oh wait! This is Dent!

In which case, UAdel, LaTrobe, CSU, Griffith, and UQ. Most of which use UCAT instead as above, including for graduate applicants…

 

[Blue.sheep]

JMP, Curtin, JCU, Bond, UNSW, JMP, and JPM. Most of those use UCAT instead of GAMSAT, including for graduate applicants.

EDIT: Oh wait! This is Dent!

In which case, UAdel, LaTrobe, CSU, Griffith, and UQ. Most of which use UCAT instead as above, including for graduate applicants…

Thank you!!!

 

[slay]

hey, I have a ucat score of 2980 with a SJT of 667 (so 3647 overall) and a GPA of around 6.5 (2 years FT by the end of this year). Does anyone have an idea of how likely I'll be to get an interview? thanks!

 

[tdnii]

hey, I have a ucat score of 2980 with a SJT of 667 (so 3647 overall) and a GPA of around 6.5 (2 years FT by the end of this year). Does anyone have an idea of how likely I'll be to get an interview? thanks!

if you can maintain your gpa at 6.5, there's a high chance you will get an offer from uq dent

 

[la pulga]

For NSL (Non school leavers), it is necessary for them to submit one. For SL, this is optional.

From the LaTrobe Dentistry page:
"Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal Statement online for other information to be considered during the selection process e.g. details on work experience or reasons for applying."

Source: Dentistry Degrees & Courses | La Trobe University

Hey, is VTAC personal statement still necessary for 2024 LaTrobe dent entry? I can't find it anywhere on the link attached. For context, I'm a 1st year uni student now and am applying for next year, so I guess I'm NSL.

 

[Monika23]

can someone pls advise on where all should i apply for dental and medicine, that has 'some' chance
Am a School Leaver from WA: non rural/ predicted ATAR=98/ UCAT = 80(2840). Full fee paying and Bonded BMP is okay
eligible for: English, language and maths bonus

With my mocks underway - i cant seem to get my head around with so many combinations... overwhelmed with the uni admission criteria.... provisional admission / multiple campus/multiple admission services for same course// New courses with path ways to medicine?

 

[Unluckydude]

Hey, is VTAC personal statement still necessary for 2024 LaTrobe dent entry?

I don't think so.

can someone pls advise on where all should i apply for dental and medicine, that has 'some' chance
Am a School Leaver from WA: non rural/ predicted ATAR=98/ UCAT = 80(2840). Full fee paying and Bonded BMP is okay
eligible for: English, language and maths bonus

With my mocks underway - i cant seem to get my head around with so many combinations... overwhelmed with the uni admission criteria.... provisional admission / multiple campus/multiple admission services for same course// New courses with path ways to medicine?

Unfortunately, your atar/ucat combination is too low for all dental schools unless it gets a really good boost from SEAS. You may get offer from JCU if your written application is really good.
Not too sure about medicine.

 

[TKAO]

can someone pls advise on where all should i apply for dental and medicine, that has 'some' chance
Am a School Leaver from WA: non rural/ predicted ATAR=98/ UCAT = 80(2840). Full fee paying and Bonded BMP is okay
eligible for: English, language and maths bonus

With my mocks underway - i cant seem to get my head around with so many combinations... overwhelmed with the uni admission criteria.... provisional admission / multiple campus/multiple admission services for same course// New courses with path ways to medicine?

Shoot your shot at the WA medical and dental schools. They have a preference for WA students and I know some people with much lower UCATs that got into UWA dental school but with higher ATARs so your mileage may vary. UWA has recently cut both their entry requirements to med and dent to 98, it used to be a 99 cutoff. Unfortunately, pretty much everything on the east coast regarding med schools (as I'm not a dental student) is out of reach for you with the exception of a stellar application to JCU should you not have any SEAS considerations.

 

[Monika23]

Shoot your shot at the WA medical and dental schools. They have a preference for WA students and I know some people with much lower UCATs that got into UWA dental school but with higher ATARs so your mileage may vary. UWA has recently cut both their entry requirements to med and dent to 98, it used to be a 99 cutoff. Unfortunately, pretty much everything on the east coast regarding med schools (as I'm not a dental student) is out of reach for you with the exception of a stellar application to JCU should you not have any SEAS considerations.

Yes, the two covid years have seen pretty low scores getting in... but it didnt last long

Thanks TKAO

 

[dr23]

I'm not sure if it is worth paying 100 bucks for adelaide dent as I didn't do as well (mid-2700s) for ucat. Any advice? From the chart, 2780 got an interview, but I'm lower than that so I'm not too sure

 

[Michael 54]

it worth it if you get an offer. any dental study anywhere in the world it worth it. its 5 years long.

 

[slay]

hey can anyone recommend a tutor for Griffith dent interviews?

 

[DamnThatsCrazy]

UPDATED (June, 2020). Dentistry Entry pathways table created by Dreamer and Cal. Thank you to both of them for their hard work and dedication to the cause! From LMG!

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** note: prices quoted are for 2020 entry and are typically indexed to increase slightly each year. While these prices are a good guide, it's also goo to check individual university webpages for updated information for your year of hopeful entry.


Below table now outdated but remains for reference.

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**Note: CSU doesn't Require an English Prerequisite, just a typo Cal fix please from Cal



Useful Links:
UQ 2018 Entry Options (for GPA conversion to OP/ATAR):

Home | Future Students - The University of Queensland​

Has this changed since 2020? and also are there any tables for medicine?

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Has this changed since 2020? and also are there any tables for medicine?

Probably, and yes.

 

[DamnThatsCrazy]

Probably, and yes.

thanks where can i find the tables?