Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics – Griffith University

Bachelor's Degree Dentistry Full Time

Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics

at Griffith University · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

102310D

CRICOS provider code

00233E

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$133,500 total

Per year

A$133,500/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics at Griffith University is designed for those wanting to work directly with patients to construct, fit, and maintain dental prostheses such as dentures and mouthguards. The course typically builds on prior study, as students entering this degree are usually required to have dental technology backgrounds. Over the academic year, students take specialised units totalling a set number of credit points, focusing on topics like dental prosthetic theory, clinical practice, patient care, and professional conduct.

Students will engage in both lectures and hands-on, laboratory-based learning, with a significant emphasis on real-world application in clinical settings. Work-integrated learning is a key part of the structure, with supervised placements where students gain direct experience in patient care under practicing professionals. This practical component allows students to develop technical skills in fabricating and adjusting dental prostheses while strengthening their patient communication and ethical practice.

Graduates will come away with practical skills that meet the standards for work as a dental prosthetist in Australia, including patient assessment, impression taking, manufacturing, and fitting of dental appliances. The course is suitable for students who already have a background in dental technology and want to move into a role involving greater patient contact and clinical responsibility.

Recognising the Australian setting, the degree has links to local dental clinics and community health services, and successful completion may allow graduates to apply for professional registration with the relevant national board. Students enjoy the benefit of work rights during study (48 hours per fortnight) and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after finishing their degree. For full details, always check the official university page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Dental Prosthetist in private practice or dental clinics
Positions within public dental health services
Denture manufacturing for dental laboratories
Work in community health organisations focused on oral health

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics at Griffith University?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$133,500 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Dental Prosthetist in private practice or dental clinicsPositions within public dental health servicesDenture manufacturing for dental laboratoriesWork in community health organisations focused on oral health

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