The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) is a five-year program that will teach you how to prevent, diagnose and treat oral diseases and abnormalities. It's also the only AQF Level 8 undergraduate dental program in Australia. Complete supervised clinical practice as you learn about general practice dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral medicine, public health and more, in a range of settings including UQ's $138 million Oral Health Centre. Commence pre-clinical (simulated) placements from semester one of your first year of study and move into clinics treating patients from year two as part of our oral health alliance with the Metro North Hospital and Health Service. Undertake an extended placement (40 weeks) in your final year in a range of clinical settings, including the Oral Health Centre as well as government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service clinics throughout Queensland. Career outcomes Once you're registered with the Dental Board of Australia, you can establish your own private practice, work within an established practice, or join a partnership. Within the public sector, there are opportunities to work within hospitals, community health services, or school-based dental clinics across Australia. The Australian Defence Force also accepts dental officers on either a short service or permanent basis. Postgraduate study offers opportunities to develop specific interests and qualify as a specialist in fields including: Dento-maxillofacial radiology Endodontics Periodontics Prosthodontics Special Needs Dentistry