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AUD 43000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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AUD 50 Waived

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36 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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82%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This degree program is designed for someone who is looking for a clinical qualification with the ability to recognize dental diseases or abnormalities of the teeth, mouth and associated structures that require management and patient-centred oral health care that includes a range of activities that include oral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management and education for the prevention of oral diseases in patients of all ages.

Dental hygienists are educated in all aspects of dental hygiene practice through coursework and supervised clinical practice in an inter-professional dental clinic. Dental hygiene students will be learning and working alongside, dentists, dental technologists, dental prosthetists and dental specialists developing skills in communication and collaboration for patient management. Students will be provided with specific education and skills in public health and health promotion to provide appropriate preventive oral health education to individuals and communities.

The key advantage of dental hygiene education at Griffith University is the opportunity for hands-on skills training in specialty clinics in the disciplines Periodontology, Implantology and Orthodontics. Students will learn from dental specialists in the fields of:

  • Periodontology
  • Radiology and Radiography
  • Orthodontics
  • Special Needs
  • Oral Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health and Health Promotion

Dental hygiene students will work alongside a team of dental health practitioners with emphasis on the significant role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist in dental practice.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    7 IELTS Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    82% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    43000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

    AUD 50 Waived

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    The Gold Coast Student Grants program offers a $1,000 grant to help new international students settle into their new life on the Gold Coast. This grant can be used for textbooks, accommodation, or everyday expenses, easing the financial pressure of starting their journey in Australia.


    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Hold a valid student visa (subclass 500).
    • Enroll at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks (including packaged offers/multiple courses).
    • Be a new student with a course commencement date between 1 May–30 November 2025.
    • Submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions.


    Important Dates: Applications Open: 11 February – 30 June 2025 (subject to early closure if the quota is met).
    *Please note that this grant is only available to the first 250 eligible international students. Domestic students, international students already enrolled at an Australian institution, and those currently residing in Australia are not eligible.

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