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The University of Western Australia (UWA) Courses

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations

Graduate Certificate

Perth
Gain a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the management of people and employment in Australia and overseas. The graduate certificate introduces you to key concepts and theories of employment relations and human resource management, as well as contemporary practice in both areas.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation. or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation. or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.30%

Master of Taxation Law

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
Continue to build your career as a tax law specialist. Tax law impacts the outcomes of all business and work activities. Distinguish yourself with specialist knowledge in this globally critical field....
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(2)(a) (i) a bachelor's degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(3)(a) (i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent, and (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(2)(a) (i) a bachelor's degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(3)(a) (i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent, and (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.20%

Graduate Certificate in Social Impact

Graduate Certificate

Perth
Learn the critical knowledge, leadership and management skills to achieve meaningful change.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
COURSE ENTRY
Application requirements

Applicants should submit their application online with the following documentation. High-quality colour scans of original documents are to be uploaded into the application portal prior to assessment.
  • Original proof of citizenship (one of the following):
    • passport (and visa if necessary)
    • birth certificate
    • Australian Citizenship certificate
    • Original academic transcripts (unless previously from UWA)
  • Proof of English language competency
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your professional work experience
  • Two referee names and contact details (these can be included in your CV)

Note: Hard-copy original transcripts and degree certificates from previous studies may be requested at any time as part of the process of verifying the authenticity of any documents provided with an application. Read more here about uploading scanned documents.

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact our Future Students Team.


COURSE ENTRY
Application requirements
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
79.00%

Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor

Perth
Gain the powerful skills in economic reasoning and analysis required to understand and change the world. Economists are experts in understanding how individuals, firms and governments make choices and the consequences of those choices for all constituents of society, both today and in the future....
Entry Requirements
About the Bachelor of Economics

Economists are experts in understanding how individuals, firms and governments make choices and the consequences of those choices for all constituents of society, both today and in the future.

Bachelor of Economics
Why study economics
  • You'll study alongside the best students in the state and beyond
  • You'll learn from internationally renowned specialists across diverse areas of research
  • Our economics graduates are highly regarded among key employers including the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Productivity Commission and the Treasury
Bachelor of Economics
Why study economics
Bachelor of Economics
Quick Details
Degree specific majors
  • 2
Minimum ATAR
  • 85
Full time completion
  • 3 years
Intake
  • February and July
CRICOS code
  • 107721M
Career pathways
Employment prospects for economists are strong, and graduates can pursue careers as specialist economists in government and business, or as economic consultants, economic analysts and policy advisers. Graduates have found employment in the Australian and State Treasuries, the Australian Reserve Bank, as well as in economic consultancies and major companies.
Career pathways
Why we need more women in economics and finance

If you're a female considering a career in economics or finance, you could be pursuing more than your dream career. Here's just a few reasons why.
Why we need more women in economics and finance
Tyler Reysenbach
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Tyler Reysenbach

"Studying economics has led to such interesting opportunities for me. It is more than dollars and cents and can be applied to so many different and interesting problems.

With my economics degree, I have thought about 'how does the government assess the effectiveness of policies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people', 'how to better target the COVID-19 vaccine rollout' and, now I am thinking about 'how to set up our migration system for success once borders open'.

Economics has so many different applications - you're never limited to just one area.

An economics degree also gives me the flexibility to work a variety of different jobs. At the Productivity Commission, I worked on long-term policy research, summarising the evidence to produce recommendations for government. At the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, I was working on quick-turnaround data analytics to track the vaccine rollout. There's no end to what you can do with an economics degree - it gives such a strong grounding to think through different problems (both in theory and empirically)."

- Tyler Reysenbach

Tyler is an associate at the Grattan Institute. Previously, she worked as a data analyst in the Central Analytics Hub at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on topics including the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and Australia's reopening. She started her career at the Productivity Commission working on the Indigenous Evaluation Strategy and Vulnerable Supply Chains inquiries. Tyler graduated from UWA in 2018 after completing her Honours looking at the effect on migrant networks on labour market outcomes.

Further study
Students can pursue further studies at honours level, undertake a specialist master's degree such as the Master of Economics, or complete a PhD. They can also choose to complete a generalist master's degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.
Further study
Course structure

You can choose to study one of two majors within the Bachelor of Economics:

Course structure
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Serena Russell
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Serena Russell

"Hi, I'm Serena! Some background about me: I graduated from UWA at the end of 2019 after completing my Honours in Economics, with an undergraduate degree majoring in Economics and Finance. I then started my career as an analyst in the Reserve Bank of Australia's Graduate program. After working there for a couple years, I moved back to Perth and I am currently an analyst in the Economic and Revenue Forecasting team at the WA Department of Treasury.

So: why choose to study economics?

There are many reasons, but to put it simply, economics is everywhere and studying it allows us to better understand the world around us. It teaches you to look at the world more critically, and helps to explain a variety of questions from 'why is fuel so expensive right now?' to 'why are women on average still being paid less than men?'.

For me personally, studying and working in economics has allowed me to contribute to a range of really exciting work. As you can imagine, starting my career at the beginning of 2020 was a bit of a rollercoaster. I had only worked at the RBA for 6 weeks when we first went into lockdown. My role at the time was in the International Financial Markets team, where I focused on monitoring developments in Chinese fiscal and monetary policy and the evolution of their financial system. This work was used to keep senior management and the Board informed about major market developments and inform policy discussions at the RBA. Watching the policy landscape change so quickly throughout the COVID-19 crisis and having the opportunity to contribute to discussions that ultimately lead to the use of unconventional monetary policy for the first time in Australia was an incredible experience that I am very thankful for.

If that wasn't convincing enough, you can travel! While the specific conditions will vary wherever you are, the economic fundamentals that you learn at uni can be taken with you and applied in almost any place/job. Many of my past and present colleagues have worked all over the world doing all sorts of amazing work, from working at the IMF or BIS in the US and Europe, to tackling development issues and foreign aid in Asia and the Pacific.

And for those that are interested in economics, but aren't necessarily sure if it's what you want to do as a career - don't think studying economics means you can only become an economist. Even if you choose to pursue a career outside of the economics field, you will be surprised at how often you apply the knowledge you learn in only a few economics courses at uni. Your economics knowledge will only ever broaden your skillset and make you more employable, regardless of what path in life you choose."

- Serena Russell

ECONOMICS
Find out more about studying at UWA
Find out more about studying at UWA

Bachelor of Economics
You'll learn to
  • employ the framework of micro- and macroeconomics to rationally analyse general economic problems and arrive at analytically sound conclusions
  • interpret an undertake quantitative economics research
  • identify and critically reflect on landmark events in Australia's economic history and in the rise of the global economy
  • undertake specific economic research that critically evaluates theoretical and/or applied issues in the area of economics
  • communicate the results of economic research to fellow economists as well as to a range of potential stakeholders, including other business professionals , policymakers in government and the public at large
  • demonstrate an awareness of, and sensitivity to, the personal, social, ethnic and/or international backgrounds of other team members as well as stakeholders

Bachelor of Economics
You'll learn to
Top 10 in Australia
UWA is ranked in the top 10 universities in Australia for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 & 2024).
Top 10 in Australia
Put theory into practice

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.

Put theory into practice
Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

Accreditation
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Economists, financial analysts, statisticians, management consultants, policy analysts, or investment advisors. Make yourself a top candidate for the best jobs in the government and the private sector with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree. You'll receive extensive training in theoretical modelling, applied econometric and program evaluation techniques, mastery of data analysis software, and will produce an independent research thesis - skills and achievements highly attractive to employers engaged in data-driven activities.

For more information about the Bachelor of Economics (Honours), including admission requirements please access our Handbook webpage. Please note, there is only one intake per year and applications are due in the December of the preceding year. You'll find further information about how to apply for honours and application dates on our How to Apply webpage.

If you have any specific enquiries please contact Professor Alison Preston.

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Sophie Harwood
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Sophie Harwood

"After finishing my Bachelor of Commerce at UWA, I completed an Honours in Economics. I was interested in assessing how the economy affects mental wellbeing, and my thesis investigated links between job insecurity, macroeconomic conditions and the mental wellbeing of employed Australians (using the HILDA and ABS data).

In 2019, I moved to Canberra to participate in the Productivity Commission's graduate program. The Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body, which is largely focused on economic issues that affect the welfare of Australians. As a graduate at the Commission, I worked on the Mental Health Inquiry (released in 2020), assessing government-run income and employment support programs for people with mental ill-health. From this work, a recommendation for the government to trial further expansion of the Individual Placement and Support program to assist people with mental illness to participate in the workforce was given $5.7 million in funding in the 2021-22 federal budget.

For the last two years, my work has focused on electrical and electronic waste, such as waste TVs, computers and small appliances. This has included a chapter in the Commission's Right to Repair inquiry on electrical and electronic waste, which looked into how this waste stream is managed. I continued to work on this waste stream as a secondee to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as part of the Waste Reform and Integration Taskforce. Once my secondment has finished at the end of June, I will be returning to the Commission to work on the Closing the Gap reporting and data repository."

- Sophie Harwood

Graduate Satisfaction
70.80%

Master of Architecture

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
Construct your career with a Master of Architecture. Study for a Master of Architecture and discover the art and science of bringing together the knowledge and skills that shape our built environment....
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Duration
2 - 3.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.50%

Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education

Graduate Certificate

Perth
This course looks at teaching and learning, assessment and research methods in health professional education.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b) a level and duration of health-related education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
1A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b) a level and duration of health-related education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
1A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Graduate Satisfaction
77.50%

Master of Translation Studies

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
Gain world-class specialised translation training between English and one of ten Asian and European languages. This quality professional course will train future translators in English and one of ten Asian and European languages. ...
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a relevant major;
and
(c)(i) demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the chosen language specialisation; or
ii) for French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish, B2/C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent internationally recognised test; for Chinese, a minimum of HSK 4; for Japanese, Level N2/N3 at the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test); for Indonesian, Level 3 at the UKBI (UjianKemahiran Bahasa Indonesia) or Level 4 at the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings); and for Korean, Level 4 at the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean).
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a relevant major;
and
(c)(i) demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the chosen language specialisation; or
ii) for French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish, B2/C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent internationally recognised test; for Chinese, a minimum of HSK 4; for Japanese, Level N2/N3 at the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test); for Indonesian, Level 3 at the UKBI (UjianKemahiran Bahasa Indonesia) or Level 4 at the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings); and for Korean, Level 4 at the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean).
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
79.00%

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry

Doctorate (PhD)

Perth
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) is a three-year, full-time specialist training program for qualified dentists.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

COMPETITIVE ENTRY PROCESS
Application Checklist

Entry into the DClinDent is on a competitive basis with places being offered to the highest ranked applicants as assessed by the Dental School.

COMPETITIVE ENTRY PROCESS
Application Checklist

Entry into the DClinDent is on a competitive basis with places being offered to the highest ranked applicants as assessed by the Dental School. To be considered, ensure that you provide the following with your application:

  • Evidence of general dental qualification, including degree transcripts.

  • Dental Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Students must be registered to practice dentistry in Australia throughout the duration of the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry course. Applicants who do not hold AHPRA Dental Registration will be assessed by the Dental School regarding their eligibility for AHPRA Limited Registration to practice dentistry in Australia.
  • English language competency - this course has a
    higher level English language competency (ELC) requirement
    :

  • Evidence of current AHPRA Dental Registration will meet the ELC requirement for this course.
  • Applicants who do not hold current AHPRA Dental Registration can meet the ELC requirement via one of the following tests:
    • IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and no band less than 7.0.
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) with an overall score of at least 65 and no sub-score less than 65.
    • TOEFL iBT with an overall score of at least 94, a minimum score of 23 in the Speaking band, 24 in the Listening and Reading bands, and 27 in the Writing band.

    Please note - The University doesn't recognise OET, NZREX, or PLAB.


  • Curriculum Vitae showing dental experience. A minimum two years of professional experience as a general dentist is required, or the equivalent if there has been periods of part-time work.

  • Personal statement outlining your interest in your chosen specialisation.

  • Two referee reports on the required template: download the DClinDent Referee Report Template (PDF)

  • Optional: advise whether you are intending to sit or have completed the Primary Examination for Fellowship or the MRACDS (GDP) for Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA. Examples of exams that may be considered for equivalency are the MJDF Part 1, The Royal College of Surgeons of England or the MFDS Part 1, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, or the MFD part 1 Examination of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Contact the Admissions team should you require further advice regarding these requirements.

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent in the practice of general dentistry;
and
(c) current registration as a dentist in Australia.
Applicants must be eligible and remain registered for the duration of the course.
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Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent in the practice of general dentistry;
and
(c) current registration as a dentist in Australia.
Applicants must be eligible and remain registered for the duration of the course.
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Program
Applications

Applications for 2026 commencement open 1 February and close 30 April 2025

Refer to the DCD application checklist on the admissions tab for information on documentation is required by the due date, and contact the Admissions team should you have any queries.

Apply via the online application portal: uwa.edu.au/apply


Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Program
Applications
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) personal statement addressing; research expertise; years of clinical experience and training; other relevant training;
and
(b) interview;
and
(c) two referees reports
(d) desirable - passed the Primary Examination for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) personal statement addressing; research expertise; years of clinical experience and training; other relevant training;
and
(b) interview;
and
(c) two referees reports
(d) desirable - passed the Primary Examination for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
60.50%

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
Gain the extensive knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery to be able to provide health modification counselling for people with chronic disease and injury.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Important note for applicants
To enrol in this course, you must be able to attend in person. This course has a requirement for campus-based or in-person activities that cannot be offered online.
Important note for applicants
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
(2) Applicants are awarded a place in the 72-point course if they have either;
(a) a bachelor's degree that has been accredited by Exercise & Sport Science Australia at the 'Exercise Science' level;
or
(b) an official ESSA "Graduate Entry Assessment" letter that demonstrates equivalence with "Exercise Science" members.
(3) All other applicants are awarded a place in the 96-point course and must have a relevant bachelor's degree that included foundation units in human anatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise and health and research methods/statistics with equivalence to ESSA 'Exercise Science' standards.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
(2) Applicants are awarded a place in the 72-point course if they have either;
(a) a bachelor's degree that has been accredited by Exercise & Sport Science Australia at the 'Exercise Science' level;
or
(b) an official ESSA "Graduate Entry Assessment" letter that demonstrates equivalence with "Exercise Science" members.
(3) All other applicants are awarded a place in the 96-point course and must have a relevant bachelor's degree that included foundation units in human anatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise and health and research methods/statistics with equivalence to ESSA 'Exercise Science' standards.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0.

For more information visit
ELC requirements
.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.50%

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor

Albany, Perth
Gain the lifelong, transferable skills employers are seeking with one of Western Australia's most diverse degrees.
Entry Requirements
About the Bachelor of Arts

UWA's Bachelor of Arts is one of the most flexible and diverse degrees in Western Australia, with over 30 majors, including Political Science and International Relations, History, Philosophy, and a range of European and Asian languages. With majors in humanities and social sciences, music, and design, including the interdisciplinary majors of Gender Studies and Criminology, our Bachelor of Arts lets you cultivate your passions while providing you with the lifelong, transferable skills that employers are seeking, giving you an immediate competitive edge in pursuit of a career. You will graduate with the skills to address complex social issues, integrate local and global knowledge and perspectives, collaborate across disciplinary, organisational and cultural boundaries, and perform human processes that cannot be mechanised or automated.

Bachelor of Arts
Quick details
Degree specific majors
  • 33
Minimum ATAR
  • 75
Intake
  • February and July
Full time completion
  • 3 years full time
Course Code
  • BP001
CRICOS CODE
  • 003005D
Why study Arts at UWA?
  1. Our Bachelor of Arts is one of the most flexible and diverse degrees in Western Australia
  2. You'll be taught by renowned scholars and researchers who are international leaders and experts in their fields as well as award-winning teachers
  3. You can get hands-on industry experience through our range of professional experience practicum units
  4. We're the largest language hub in the state
  5. You can supplement and extend your formal studies with UWA's exciting range of opportunities including global exchange, service learning or global citizenship collaborations
  6. You can enhance your interdisciplinary capabilities by taking electives, minors or additional majors in adjacent fields including STEM
  7. Our Arts graduates include the founder of Mecca Cosmetica, an Academy Award-winning artist, a film maker, the CEO of Greenpeace APAC and a former federal minister, to name a few
Why study Arts at UWA?
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Prominent alumni
UWA Bachelor of Arts alumni include:
  • Shaun Tan
    Academy Award-winning artist, writer and film maker
  • Jo Horgan
    Founder, Mecca Cosmetica
  • Tim Minchin
    Composer/lyricist, musician, comedian, actor, writer and director
  • Jarrad Seng
    Music and travel photographer and filmmaker
  • Michael Sheldrick
    Co-Founder of Global Citizen, author
  • Stephen Smith
    Former Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • Iain Grandage
    Former Artistic Director of Perth Festival, composer, conductor
  • Kasia McNaught
    Founder of McNaught Media
  • James Evans
    Associate Director of Bell Shakespeare
  • David Ritter
    CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific
  • Sir William Heseltine
    Former Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Prominent alumni
ENTRY PROFILE
Past ATAR scores

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Past ATAR scores
ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds1 ATAR2
(Excluding adjustment factors) 		UWA Selection Rank3, 4
(ATAR/OP plus any adjustment factors)

Highest rank to receive an offer *

99.70

99.70

Median rank to receive an offer #

88.15

89.00

Lowest rank to receive an offer *

68.75

80.00

1. This includes those who have been offered places at UWA regardless whether they accepted their offers or not.

2. This only includes school leavers.

3. ATAR is raw ATAR score.

4. Selection Rank is UWA ATAR score.

* "<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers made

# N/P indicates figure is not published if less than 25 ATAR-based offers made.

ENTRY SCORES
Student backgrounds
Find out about the different pathways students use to enter this course by selecting 'View full details'. This gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course at UWA.
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ENTRY SCORES
Student backgrounds
Semester one 2019
Applicant background Number of students Percentage of all students
(A) Higher education study (Domestic students)
(includes a bridging or enabling course)		 142 37.2%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study (Domestic students) 20 5.2%
(C) Recent secondary education (Domestic students):
(I) Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 82 21.5%
(II) Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) 0 0.00%
(III) Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) 0 0.00%
(D) Work and life experience (Domestic students) (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) 83 21.7%
International students 55 14.4%
All students 382 100.00%
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5;
N/A - Data not available for this item.
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
STUDENT STORY
Meet our students
Meet our students

You'll learn to
  1. Develop the communication skills you'll need to stand out in a global workforce and make a difference in the world
  2. Critically evaluate complex information in order to make informed judgements
  3. Use flexible and creative approaches to problem-solving
  4. Engage ethically and responsibly with the world
You'll learn to
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
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Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
With four European, four Asian and two Classical languages on offer, UWA is the leading institution in WA for language learning.

Immerse yourself in another language.

Learn to see the world in a new way. Move between cultures with ease.

With our unique course structure, you can combine a language with your other interests to create your perfect study plan. French and Finance? Chinese and Chemistry? German and Geography? Japanese and Jurisprudence? It's up to you.

You'll learn to translate not just words, but ideas.

During your studies you can put your skills into practice by travelling overseas with one of our many global learning opportunities, from short courses to long-term student exchange programs.

After completing an undergraduate major in any of our eight modern languages (Chinese Studies, Indonesian Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, and Spanish Studies), you could continue on to our Master of Translation Studies (the only course of its kind in Western Australia) to gain a prestigious professional qualification. The Master of Translation Studies (12520) is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

Where could your language studies take you?
Access UWA Language Hub
Rankings

  • Ranked 1st in WA and 10th in Australia for Arts and Humanities
  • Ranked 1st in WA and 7th in Australia for Social Sciences and Management
    (QS WUR by Subject 2024)
Rankings
Matilda Cornes
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Matilda Cornes

Alumni Story

Matilda Cornes

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (2015), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (2016) and Master of Teaching (2018) graduate

I am a Humanities and Social Sciences, ATAR Geography and French teacher at Newman Senior High School. Through my role as a classroom teacher, I have had the opportunity to work on and lead the school's Instructional Site Team, where we work to ensure a consistent approach to teaching and learning across the school.

What I love most about my job is the problem solving and the opportunities for leadership. My favourite problem is how to teach my students in a way that is relevant and meaningful to them. As a Geography graduate, I love working in a new physical, and often cultural, context, and as a Geography teacher, I love learning from my students about their experiences of Newman, and helping them to develop new ways of understanding where they live and their connection to it.

The experience that was most important for my development was the interdisciplinary nature of my degree. While as an undergraduate student at UWA and on study abroad at Willamette University in Oregon, I completed units in Geography, Psychology, History of Art, French, German and Archaeology. Being interested in a wide range of subjects means not only do I have a few specialist teaching areas, but also that I am willing to teach outside of these and have confidence that I can find a way to connect to the content and skills as I have been exposed to different ways of thinking and finding meaning. Students can tell when you are knowledgeable and passionate and it helps you engage with them.

Where could an Arts degree take me?

Meet three inspiring UWA Arts grads who achieved big things after completing their studies in Where could an Arts degree take me?

Where could an Arts degree take me?
Alumni Testimonial Deborah Katona
I stumbled into finishing a History major almost by accident. I was advised to study subjects I found interesting and was naturally drawn to the history units; they extended my knowledge and I was challenged to think critically about issues raised. After graduating, I completed the graduate program at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, although I've also had the opportunity to fill positions with other departments within the public service. The environment I work in can be demanding and complex, and I constantly apply the critical thinking, analysis and writing skills developed during my degree course in a professional setting.
Alumni Testimonial Deborah Katona
ALUMNI STORY Joshua Sanchez-Lawson

"Throw yourself into the vibrant campus culture of volunteering that UWA has to offer. There's no better way to make friends, make an impact, learn new skills and forge valuable networks all at once."

Joshua Sanchez-Lawson graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Law and Society, and Communications and Media Studies. Read more about Joshua's story.

ALUMNI STORY Joshua Sanchez-Lawson
Arts Alumni Testimonial David Bunting
I chose Archaeology because I could merge my interests of history, geography and anthropology with the outdoors. My studies and experiences have led to a number of opportunities working with a variety of Aboriginal groups as a consultant archaeologist with a range of resources companies such as FMG, Rio Tinto, Newcrest Mining and various government departments such as Main Roads. I have worked at BHP in a variety of heritage-related roles and have since shifted to a broader role which involves community development and sustainability planning.
Arts Alumni Testimonial David Bunting
A pathway for you. A place for you This course is available for Experience-based entry

Together with this course, you can also apply for a select number of our undergraduate bachelor's degrees.

Through our Experience-based entry, we will assess all your academic achievements, qualifications and life experiences using a point system, where points will be awarded for each item submitted, and the total number of points will determine your eligibility.

Click here to find out more about how Experience-based entry works, courses available, check your eligibility and see our FAQs.

A pathway for you. A place for you This course is available for Experience-based entry
Graduate with two degrees

The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Arts degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.

You can combine the Bachelor of Arts with:

You'll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just four years, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons.

Duration: 4 years, *5 years
ATAR: Please refer to relevant course pages

Graduate with two degrees
BACHELOR OF ARTS Our facilities

UWA Bachelor of Arts students have access to a range of world-class facilities that enhance your learning and give you hands-on experience before you enter the workplace.

These facilities include:

These are complemented by our University-wide facilities including our libraries, which house more than 850,000 books and more than 230,000 non-print items in a wide range of formats, from manuscripts to electronic databases. There's also a wide range of study spaces around campus, including by the picturesque Swan River.

BACHELOR OF ARTS Our facilities
Jessie Gordon
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Jessie Gordon

Alumna story

Jessie Gordon

Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Anthropology graduate, Jessie Gordon, is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning musician whose musical passions span across jazz, blues, gospel and roots music. She is a jazz blues vocalist, vintage jazz dancer, raconteur and self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast.
Jessie's passion for music has taken her around the world, touring Southeast Asia, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK. She has won 15 Music and Cabaret awards at FRINGE WORLD Festival and has received 22 nominations. Jessie has collaborated with local Perth bands including Sassafras, Apocalypse Lounge, The Dirty Blues Band, Perth Cabaret Collective, and the Anatomically Incorrect Gentlemen, and recently released two albums with her original music, A Work of Fiction and Best Friends.

My degree

In 2004, Jessie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Linguistics and Anthropology. Following graduation, she undertook an honours year in anthropology and began a PhD which she never completed, having succumbed to the lure of bright stage lights.

Have you ever seen a connection between Linguistics and jazz? As a matter of fact, many singers take a keen interest in the way linguistics helps understand languages. Here's what Jessie has to say about it:

"For me the intersection of language and music provides a constant tension in performance. There are so many interpretations of a melody that can support the lyric of a tune, or provide a counterpoint to it. I use the skills I learned in my arts degree every day to think analytically about musical and lyrical content and find new ways to interpret and communicate on stage.

Anthropology changed the way I looked at the world. I can't emphasise enough the impact it had on me. I still remember the profound revelation I experienced studying gender and sexuality, and also healing and medicine, through an anthropological lens."

Why UWA?

"I chose to study at UWA because my dad was a lecturer in Anthropology there, and he was a big part of my choice to continue to postgraduate studies. He very cunningly convinced me that I could combine my interests of music, dance, gender studies and anthropology all at the same time. He's a very clever man."

Master of Music

Masters (Coursework)

Pursue your passion with a supervised research experience in the field of music. This specialist degree is designed for professionals or graduates to pursue composition or performance at postgraduate level, as well as investigate the theoretical/historical aspects of performance and composition....
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or equivalent. An applicant who does not have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or whose major field of study has not been music may be required to pass a qualifying examination or undertake preliminary study. Applicants for the Master of Music will be required to pass an admission audition and interview (performance) or portfolio review (composition and musicology) for the Conservatorium before lodging an application with the Graduate Research School.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or equivalent. An applicant who does not have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or whose major field of study has not been music may be required to pass a qualifying examination or undertake preliminary study. Applicants for the Master of Music will be required to pass an admission audition and interview (performance) or portfolio review (composition and musicology) for the Conservatorium before lodging an application with the Graduate Research School.
Audition Process

Prior to the audition, you will be asked to prepare two contrasting pieces. Remember to bring a copy of your music for the members of the audition panel. For more information and to book your audition please contact music@uwa.edu.au

Audition Process
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the University's English language requirements to be eligible for a place.

English competency
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Doctor of Dental Medicine

Doctorate (PhD)

Perth
Home to WA's only tertiary Dental School, UWA has trained future dentists for more than 75 years. Taught by dedicated staff in state-of-the-art facilities.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Domestic School Leaver
School leaver entry to Dentistry for domestic applicants

Australian citizens (including dual citizenship holders), permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are domestic students.

You may be eligible to apply for a school leaver place if you are currently completing high school ATAR (or equivalent level studies) or on a gap year, and have not commenced in university degree studies or vocational training at diploma level or above.

Domestic school leaver entry is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent, UCAT ANZ score and an interview process.

Domestic School Leaver
School leaver entry to Dentistry for domestic applicants
Domestic school leaver applications for UWA Dental Medicine via Biomedicine (Specialised) are via TISC, and will open in line with TISC timelines, closing late September.

Entry into this course is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent, UCAT ANZ score and an interview process.

Successful applicants will receive a conditional place in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). An school leaver place in the DMD is conditional upon successful completion of a UWA

Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)
with the
Integrated Dental Sciences
major.
Minimum eligibility requirements
  • Minimum ATAR 98 for Rural, Broadway and/or High Academic Achievers (HAA). Minimum ATAR 90 for applicants who are eligible for the Indigenous school leaver pathway (contact the School of Indigenous Studies for more information).
  • UCAT ANZ score
  • Interview
  • English language competency

For the Broadway and Rural quotas the ATAR minimum is after applicable Broadway adjustments. HAA eligibility is on the basis of ATAR prior to any Broadway adjustment.
EAS
or
Uway
adjustments are taken into account for all quotas. There are a small number of places available for domestic school leavers who have completed Year 12 or equivalent at a school outside of Western Australia and have achieved the minimum ATAR or equivalent.


Details about quota eligibility can be found under the heading
Which entry pathway?
on the
admissions tab on the MD course page
.
Application process and timelines
  • Applicants must register for and sit UCAT ANZ during the year of application (registrations usually close during May, test sittings take place during July and August).
  • Applicants are required to lodge a TISC application, entering the relevant TISC course code(s).
  • Applications will open according to TISC timelines and will close late September.
  • UWA's Rural eligibility form must be submitted via TISC by the TISC deadline for Dentistry.
  • Refer to the TISC guide for current course codes and application deadlines.
  • Notifications regarding interview eligibility will be sent via email during the week commencing 18 November 2024 (after WACE exams are complete)
  • Interviews for all domestic school leavers are planned to take place during selected dates within the period 25 November through 8 December 2024. Be aware that not all dates within this range will be available. Information regarding specific dates will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who cannot attend their interview within the offered date range cannot be guaranteed an alternative date.
  • Course offers will be as per TISC timelines.
  • School leavers may defer an offer for one year. School leavers with Australian permanent residency or dual citizenship who have National Service obligations may defer up to two years.
Final ranking for course offers
  • Final ranking will be based on ATAR or equivalent (30%), interview (50%) and UCAT ANZ score (20%)
  • Final ranking for Rural applicants will be based on ATAR or equivalent (22.5%), interview (37.5%), UCAT ANZ score (15%), and rurality rating (25%)
UCAT ANZ - University Clinical Aptitude Test

All applicants to the domestic High Academic Achievement, Rural and Broadway Assured Pathways to Dentistry must sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ). UCAT ANZ must be sat during the application year, that is, the year prior to commencement in the Assured Pathway. UCAT ANZ assesses a range of abilities identified as important by university medical and dental schools for success in their programs or courses, and later as a clinician.

The UCAT ANZ is a two-hour computer-based test. Candidates will sit the test at Pearson VUE test centres located in Australia, New Zealand and some overseas centres. Refer to the UCAT ANZ website for a list of test locations.

The UCAT ANZ will be offered on a range of dates and venues throughout the month of July and early August.

To sit the test, you will need to register for UCAT ANZ and book a test date, time and location.

Details of the test format, including how to register and what to expect on test day are available on the UCAT ANZ website.

Free, comprehensive preparation materials, including an online guide, tutorials, question banks and practice tests are available on the UCAT ANZ official website.

All resources contained on the UCAT ANZ website are FREE. Candidates should be aware that while third party organisations may charge fees for books, courses and coaching, these organisations do not have access to any information which is not already freely available. UWA does not recommend or endorse any commercially available courses offering admissions test preparation, including those held on UWA grounds.

UCAT ANZ results

UWA will use the overall UCAT ANZ score which is generated by UCAT ANZ, summing the individual scale scores of Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning. The total scale score ranges from 1200 to 3600. The Situational Judgement section has its own score. While this section of the test is not currently part of the overall score, UWA reserves the right to use the Situational Judgement score as part of its selection processes.

Your UCAT ANZ score will be available within 24 hours of sitting the test. The UCAT ANZ Office provides results for all candidates direct to the University. Ensure that you provide your correct UCAT ANZ id with your TISC application.

Invitations for interview will be based on UCAT ANZ performance. There is no set minimum score requirement; the UCAT ANZ threshold is set by ranking within each quota each year. Minimum results from previous years are not published as these do not provide meaningful predictive information for future applicants.

Applicants must sit UCAT ANZ the year of application (that is, the year prior to commencement). The UCAT ANZ score cannot be carried over from a previous application year.

Prerequisite and recommended subjects

Assured Pathway students will first complete UWA's Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) before commencing the DMD. In addition to English language competency requirements, the following ATAR or equivalent subjects are recommended, or may be taken as Level 1 university units:

  • Chemistry
  • Maths Applications or higher

Students who plan to apply for a Assured Pathway into the DMD should prioritise getting their highest possible marks to maximise their competitiveness for a place.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0.

For more information visit
ELC requirements
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
International School Leaver
Assured Pathway entry to Dentistry for international students

International school leavers do not hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship and are currently completing high school ATAR (or equivalent level studies) or a gap year, and have not commenced in university degree studies or vocational training at diploma level or above. Further information regarding International student status can be found below under the heading Which entry pathway is for me?

International school leaver entry is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent, ISAT score and an interview process.

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International School Leaver
Assured Pathway entry to Dentistry for international students

International school leavers may apply direct via UWA's online application system, or via an authorised international education agent.

Entry into this course is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent, ISAT score and an interview process.

Successful applicants will receive a conditional place in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). An Assured Pathway place in the DMD is conditional upon successful completion of UWA's Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) with the Integrated Dental Sciences major and achieving a minimum selection GPA of 5.5 within the first two years of the Bachelor's degree. Students with an Assured Pathway place are not required to sit a graduate admissions test or undergo further interviews in order to take up their place.

Application process and timelines
  • Applications open 1 January and close 30 June the year prior to course commencement.
  • Use your name as it appears on their passport when submitting your application and when registering for the ISAT.
  • To be considered you must register for and sit the ISAT such that your result will be available by the application closing date. Refer to further information below regarding ISAT validity.
  • If your final results will not be available by the application closing date you must submit a Predicted ATAR form (fillable RTF 908KB).
  • Applications are via UWA's online application portal (see instructions below). International students may also apply via an authorised international education agent.
To apply:
  • Go to the application portal (or agent portal).
  • Select the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised).
  • On the Course Details tab you will be asked four pathway questions. For question one, choose Doctor of Dental Medicine.
  • The next three questions allow you to select your second, third and fourth preferences.
  • For each question choose from Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, or the Medical Science major for the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) as a standalone degree. You can also indicate that you do not wish to be considered for any of the other options.
  • Complete and submit your application by following the remaining prompts.
  • Late applications will not be considered.

Interview period

Interview ranking and notification regarding interview shortlisting will take place after the application closing date..

Interviews for international school leaver applicants will be held during late July and early August in Perth, specified overseas locations, and online (venues subject to availability). Shortlisted candidates will be provided with information regarding overseas interview locations after the application closing date.

Course offers, commencement and deferral

  • Course offers will commence in August and will continue on a rolling basis until all places are filled.
  • Applicants who attain a school leaver place in Dentistry will commence the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) in Semester 1 (late February).
  • Applicants who are offered an International school leaver place in Dentistry may defer commencement for one year. Students who are required to fulfil a national service obligation may defer for up to two years.
Minimum ATAR or equivalent

International school leaver applicants require a minimum ATAR of 98 (or equivalent).

Applicants who have completed studies other than ATAR will have their final results converted, for example:

UWAFP (UWA College)
86
WAUFP 85
International Baccalaureate 40
All India Senior School Certificate 19
GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination 15
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level 14.5

Information regarding equivalency for other qualifications can be found here: international and overseas qualifications.

Applicants who will not have their final results by the application closing date can apply based on a predicted result provided by their school. Course offers will be conditional on the actual result being consistent with the predicted result.

International school leaver status

Assured Pathways are exclusive to school leaver applicants, that is, in progress of Australian year 12 or equivalent, on a gap year, or undertaking a national service obligation directly following school completion, and have not commenced in university studies or vocational training at AQF diploma level or above.

  • You are an international applicant if you do not hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, or Australian Permanent Residency. Australian Citizens who hold dual citizenship must apply for a domestic place.
  • You must not have commenced tertiary studies, including university degree studies or vocational training at diploma level or above. Students who commence in the first semester of tertiary studies while awaiting an offer must withdraw from studies prior to academic census at their home institution to retain their school leaver eligibility (that is, withdraw without academic penalty such that no results appear on the transcript including Fails). Applicants who have commenced in tertiary studies may apply via Graduate Entry.
  • Contact Admissions if you have any doubt as to whether a proposed course of action will impact your eligibility.
International Student Admissions Test (ISAT)
  • International students who plan to apply for an Assured Pathway to the DMD must provide a valid ISAT result by the application closing date.
  • For 2026 commencement, ISAT scores will be accepted from tests sat during 2023, 2024, and 2025 test windows 1 and 2. Results from later 2025 test windows cannot be accepted in support of applications for 2026 commencement.
  • The test can be sat only once within a 12-month period. If you have more than one valid result, the higher score will be used (not necessarily the most recent score).
  • Your ISAT registration number must be provided with your application.
    To be eligible for consideration, your ISAT score must meet or exceed the 25th percentile in both sections of the test: Critical reasoning and Quantitative reasoning.
  • When registering for ISAT, use your name as shown on your passport. This will ensure that UWA can verify your ISAT result.
  • Refer to ISAT information provided by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) including preparation strategies, registration, test dates and test venues.
  • The test measures skills acquired over a period of time rather than particular subject knowledge. It is recommended to prepare for ISAT using the sample questions provided on the official ISAT website. Reading widely and engaging critically with written material will also help to improve speed of reading comprehension and analytical skills.
  • UWA does not endorse third party preparation courses, including those held on University premises.
Final ranking

Final ranking will be based on ATAR or equivalent (30%), interview (50%) and ISAT score (20%).

Prerequisite and recommended subjects

Assured Pathway students must undertake the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) with the Integrated Dental Sciences major before commencing the DMD.

School leavers must meet UWA's English language requirements for undergraduate entry.

The following ATAR or equivalent subjects are recommended, or may be taken as Level 1 university units:

  • Chemistry
  • Maths Applications or higher

Students who have not undertaken prerequisite ATAR or equivalent subjects are able to undertake bridging units as part of their bachelor's degree studies.



QUOTA ELIGIBILITY Which entry pathway is for me?
Your quota eligibility will define your entry pathway, minimum requirements for consideration, as well as how you will apply. You will be ranked for course offers against other eligible applicants within your quota, and you may be eligible for one or more subquotas within this course.
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QUOTA ELIGIBILITY Which entry pathway is for me?

The Admissions team can help should you have any queries regarding quota eligibility.

Domestic
Australian citizens (including dual citizenship holders), permanent residents and New Zealand citizens must apply for a domestic place.

International
Applicants who are not Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens, must apply for an international place. International students who have applied or are intending to apply for Australian permanent residency or citizenship need to be aware of the following:

  • An offer for an international place will lapse if residency status changes before commencement. Applicants in this situation will need to re-apply during the next admissions period for a domestic place.
  • A student whose residency status changes after commencement in a course subject to quotas cannot be guaranteed a domestic place.
  • International school leavers must retain their international student status to take up their postgraduate International place

School leaver (domestic or international)
A school leaver applicant is currently completing high school ATAR (or equivalent level studies) or on a gap year, and has not commenced in university degree studies or vocational training at diploma level or above. A school leaver in progress of a national service obligation is considered to be on a gap year until completion.

Graduate applicant (domestic or international)
A graduate applicant has completed or will soon complete a recognised Bachelor's degree. The earliest a student may apply for graduate entry is during the final year of their initial Bachelor's degree.

Rural (Domestic graduates and school leavers)
The Rural program is part of a Federal Government initiative to address workforce shortages in medicine, dentistry, and allied healthcare in regional, rural and remote Australia. To be eligible, an applicant's principal home address must have been in an area defined by the Department of Health as regional, rural or remote according to the Modified Monash Model (MMM) for any five years consecutively or at least 10 years cumulatively. A search engine for eligible locations can be found on the DoctorConnect website - click on Modified Monash Model 2019. The MMM 2019 rates locations based on 2016 census data on a scale of 1 - 7. If you are a domestic student who lives or has lived in areas rated MM-2 through MM-7 for the defined periods you may be eligible for consideration within the Rural quota.

Domestic school leaver applicants for Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatric Medicine or Pharmacy who believe they fit the rural definition must submit UWA's Rural Eligibility form with their TISC application to be considered for a Rural place.

Domestic graduate applicants for Dentistry, Podiatric Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy or Social Work who believe they fit the rural definition must submit UWA's Rural Eligibility form with their UWA application to be considered for a Rural place.

Domestic graduate applicants for Medicine will indicate their eligibility via GEMSAS.

Indigenous (Domestic graduates and school leavers)
Applicants who identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted as such by the community in which they live, or have lived, are eligible for consideration as an Indigenous applicant. Applicants must provide a person or organisation who can verify their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.

School leaver applicants may initially contact either the School of Indigenous Studies or the Admissions team for additional guidance regarding this pathway.

Graduate applicants may initially contact the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) or the Admissions team for additional guidance regarding this pathway.

Broadway (domestic school leavers)
Broadway UWA is designed to ensure access to UWA courses is available to the broadest range of students with the potential to succeed at university. The program aims to increase the diversity in the student cohorts within health care courses at UWA.

Specified schools are invited to participate in this program. You are eligible for consideration as a Broadway Assured Pathway applicant if you have undertaken your entire Year 12 studies, including WACE, at a UWA Broadway school.

Broadway eligible school-leaver applicants will indicate their school as part of their TISC application. Contact the Admissions team should you have further queries.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Interview
The interview allows shortlisted candidates to display some of the personal qualities considered desirable in health care practitioners.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Interview

Should you be shortlisted for an interview you will be provided with information to help you prepare and feel confident about what to expect on the day.

Interviewees and interviewers are required to agree to a statement of confidentiality as a condition of participating in the interview process.

Interview periods and venues differ for graduate and school leaver, and domestic and international applicants - refer to your specific pathway information for further details including whether online interviews are being offered.

Domestic school leaver and domestic graduate interviews are in a multi mini interview (MMI) format with the process including registration taking approximately 70-75 minutes. The UWA MMI model consists of 8 numbered stations, each focussing on one question. Candidates will move between stations in numbered order, with a different interviewer at each station. Each station takes 7 minutes, consisting of 2 minutes to consider the question for that station and 5 minutes with the interviewer to verbally respond.

International school leaver and international graduate interviews are by a panel of two interviewers, with the process taking approximately 50 minutes including registration, introductions, and the formal questions. Typically there will be five MMI-style questions to be addressed within the interview. Each question is not specifically timed, although there is an overall time limit for the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be advised the number of questions as part of the preparation material provided prior to the interview.

Interview questions

At the interview you will respond to a set of questions designed to assess a variety of attributes considered desirable in healthcare practitioners.

Attributes being assessed include accountability, ethical and moral judgement, communication skills, management skills, problem solving, self-awareness, teamwork/collaboration, conflict resolution, empathy, resilience.

Questions are from a comprehensive pool and may be rotated between interviews. The questions are designed to encourage you to think broadly and to explain your reasoning. The assessment is evidence-based: interviewers are trained to assess you on what you have said in response to each individual question.

Questions for each station will be provided in writing, and the interviewers may or may not ask follow-up questions. Interviewers are not required to read out the station question or to ask a specific set of follow-up questions.

There are no trick questions or traps. The interviewers are not looking for a specific "correct" answer. Be able to explain and back up your opinions.There are many excellent ways to address a question, and while questions will not require specific health care or scientific knowledge, some awareness of what these careers could involve will help.

Interview preparation tips

Think about examples that relate to the above-listed attributes that you might talk about in response to a question. Consider how these attributes relate to your own experiences, your strengths and weaknesses, your personal qualities. How do you think these criteria relate to your future career as a health care professional? Think about times in your life when you have needed to display these attributes, and practice describing your examples out loud. Time yourself speaking out loud to get a feel for how much you can say within five minutes. This will help you to provide a structured response within the available time.

Practice speaking aloud, clearly and without rushing. Pay attention to the non-verbal aspects of your communication: positive facial expressions, body language and tone of voice. Think about how you would want a health care professional to talk to you. Ask your friends and family to provide feedback on your communication style.

At the interview the questions are provided in writing, and interviewers may or may not ask follow up questions during your response. Practice your reading comprehension in order to quickly identify key issues and think about what you may be able to talk about in response to a question. Time yourself to get a feel for how long it takes you to consider a question. Domestic candidates will have a timed two-minute period to consider each question prior to responding. While the International panel interview does not time individual questions, taking a long time to consider a question will reduce available time for response. Remember that our interviewers want you to be able to do your best, and can only assess you on what you say.

Be aware that UWA does not endorse or recommend commercial coaching organisations, including those who claim to provide information specific to UWA processes or hold their sessions on UWA premises. Keep in mind that the interview questions are changed each year and are not disclosed to course providers or other third parties.

The interviewer wants to hear what you have to say, not what someone else told you to say - the difference can be quite apparent, particularly when a number of candidates have all attended the same training.

University graduate Graduate entry to Dentistry

Bachelor degree holders or students who are in their first bachelor's degree may be eligible to apply for graduate entry into the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

Graduate entry into the DMD is a competitive process based on GPA, GAMSAT (or equivalent) score and an interview process.

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Eligibility requirements

To be considered for admission into the DMD, an applicant must have:

  • a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA. Recognised bachelor's degrees are those conferred by Australian universities or higher education institutions recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). While academic results from postgraduate study will be taken into account, postgraduate studies undertaken without a bachelor's degree cannot be accepted as an equivalent qualification.
  • the equivalent of selection Grade Point Average (sGPA) of at least 5.5, and
  • a Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) overall score of at least 55 with no section score less than 50 for domestic applicants. International applicants submitting a GAMSAT score require a minimum overall score of 55 with no section under 50.

International applicants for the DMD may sit the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in place of the GAMSAT and require an overall minimum MCAT score of 500 with no section under 124, or a minimum GAMSAT score of 55 with no section under 50. International applicants for the DMD may submit Canadian or American Dental Association Dental Admissions Test results (DAT). Refer to information below regarding Graduate Admissions Tests for further details.

Applicants are initially ranked according to GPA and GAMSAT/MCAT, with the highest-ranking applicants being offered an interview.

After the interviews, candidates will be ranked by GPA, GAMSAT/MCAT/DAT and interview score, with the highest-ranking applicants being offered a place. Rural applicants will be ranked based on GAMSAT, GPA interview and rurality rating.

Please refer to the information below for details regarding the admissions and selection process. The Future Students team will be happy to assist with any further queries.

Application timelines and due dates

Application deadlines

Submission of GAMSAT/MCAT/DAT/CDAT scores

All applicants must submit a valid admissions test score by the application closing date.

All domestic applicants to the DMD require a valid GAMSAT score.

International applicants to the DMD may submit a GAMSAT, MCAT or DAT score.

For details regarding validity periods, please refer to the heading below Graduate Admissions Tests.

Applicants who hold more than one valid admissions test score may choose to use their best score in support of their application (not necessarily the most recent).

Interviews

  • Applicants will be shortlisted for an interview based on GAMSAT or equivalent score and GPA (equally weighted).
  • Interviews for Domestic applicants will take place around late September/early October.
  • For International applicants main round interviews are planned to be held during May. Second round interviews are planned to be held late July/early August.
  • Applicants who are eligible for Indigenous entry should contact the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) regarding interview timelines for the current admissions period.
  • Shortlisted applicants are notified via email, usually one to two weeks prior to the interview date.

Course offers and commencement

  • For Domestic applicants, offers for the DMD will commence during November.
  • Course offers for International applicants in the main round will commence late May, and for the second round will commence early August.
  • The DMD course commences during January.
  • Course offers for the DMD cannot be deferred. When planning to apply you should consider your personal circumstances and apply in an admissions period for which you are prepared to commence.

Graduate Admissions Tests

GAMSAT

Domestic applicants for the DMD must submit a valid GAMSAT score. GAMSAT scores are valid for four years as at the application closing date, that is, the earliest test date accepted for 2026 commencement is September 2021 and the latest is March 2025. Information regarding testing dates and locations is available on the GAMSAT website. Further information regarding GAMSAT preparation can be found below under prerequisites/recommended prior study.

GAMSAT minimum requirements

  • Domestic and International DMD: overall score of 55 with no section under 50

MCAT

International graduate applicants to the DMD may submit an MCAT result in place of GAMSAT. The MCAT is a standardised, multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee's problem solving, critical thinking and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to health studies including verbal reasoning, physical sciences and biological sciences. Information on the test including preparation strategies can be found on the MCAT website.

MCAT results must be provided by the application closing date. For 2026 commencement, results from test dates during 2023, 2024 or 2025 (where the result will be available by the application closing date) will be accepted.

MCAT minimum requirements:

  • International DMD: overall score of 500 with no section under 124

DAT

International applicants for the DMD may submit results from the Canadian Dental Association Dental Aptitude Test or American Dental Association Dental Admissions Test (both tests are also known as DAT). Results must be valid as at the application closing date. For 2026 commencement, results from test dates during 2023, 2024 or 2025 (where the result will be available by the application closing date) will be accepted.

Prerequisites and recommended prior study

Applicants must complete a bachelor's degree before commencing the DMD. There are no preferred bachelor's courses or specific prerequisites; however, there are recommended subjects in order to best prepare for the GAMSAT or MCAT.

Be aware that UWA does not endorse third party GAMSAT preparation courses or materials, including third party courses which may be held on UWA premises.It is advisable to instead build knowledge through university studies.

Recommended prior study

It is recommended that applicants have undertaken at least:

  • Physics to Year 12 ATAR level (or equivalent)
  • Chemistry to first-year university level
  • Biology or Human Biology at first-year university level

These subjects are not prerequisite; however, completion of these subjects will help prepare applicants for Dentistry studies, as well as for the GAMSAT or other dental admissions tests. Refer to the GAMSAT website for further information regarding preparation strategy.

Recommended UWA units

These units may be incorporated into any UWA bachelor's degree as major, minor, elective or broadening units. Note these are recommendations and options; it is not a requirement to undertake every listed unit. Some units have prerequisites - refer to the linked unit details. The unit details will also help you compare your own academic background if you have not studied at UWA.

Biology

ANHB1101 Human Biology I: Becoming Human
ANHB1102 Human Biology II: Being Human
BIOL1130 Frontiers in Biology
BIOL1131 Plant and Animal Biology
SCIE1106 Molecular Biology of the Cell

Chemistry

CHEM1001 Chemistry-Properties and Energetics
CHEM1002 Chemistry-Structure and Reactivity
CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry (required for students who have not completed ATAR Chemistry or equivalent)

Physics (for those without ATAR Physics)

PHYS1021 Applied Physics A
PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit

Final ranking
  • Final ranking for non-rural domestic applicants will be based on GAMSAT (20%), GPA (30%) and interview (50%).
  • Final ranking for rural applicants will be based on GAMSAT (15%), GPA (22.5%), interview (37.5%) and rurality rating (25%).
  • Final ranking for applicants who are eligible for Indigenous entry will be based on GPA and interview by the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH).
  • Final ranking for international applicants will be based on GAMSAT (or equivalent) (20%), GPA (30%) and interview (50%).
Degree completion - conditional offers

Applicants who are eligible for a course offer during the final year of their initial bachelor's degree will be made a conditional offer requiring them to:

  • attain a minimum GPA of 5.5 for semester two of the final year of their degree; and
  • complete their bachelor's degree requirements by 31 December the year prior to commencement.

Offer recipients who do not complete all requirements for their initial bachelor's degree by the 31 December deadline will have their offer withdrawn. Therefore applicants must take care that receipt of final results will not be unduly delayed if undertaking deferred/supplementary exams, undertaking units that fall outside normal semesters (e.g. summer units or trimester units) or going on exchange during the final year of study.

Previous average scores for graduate entry into the DMD

Previous year statistics are provided as indicative information only and do not predict or preclude outcomes for subsequent years. Results significantly lower than previous averages may be less realistically competitive for a place. Results equal to or higher than previous averages do not guarantee an interview or course offer. The statistics provided pertain to the domestic cohort. Information regarding international admissions outcomes is not provided due to the relatively small cohort.

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Applicants shortlisted for interview had an average GPA of 6.76, and an average GAMSAT of 68. Shortlisting for interview was ranked by GPA and GAMSAT, equally weighted.

Applicants who received a course offer for 2022 commencement had an average GPA of 6.80, and an average GAMSAT of 68.

Due to the very small cohort, information regarding successful rural DMD applicants is not provided. Final ranking for course offers was by GPA, GAMSAT and interview score, equally weighted, and for successful Rural applicants included a rurality rating.




ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Graduate entry: GPA calculation and accepted degrees

The selection GPA (sGPA) forms part of the eligibility and selection criteria for graduate entry into this course. The UWA Admissions team will calculate the sGPA. Applicants must meet the specified minimum sGPA to be considered for a place in this course.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Graduate entry: GPA calculation and accepted degrees

All graduate applicants require a recognised bachelor's degree to be considered for entry into this course. Applicants who have completed a higher degree without having completed a recognised bachelor's degree will not be eligible for consideration.

Students who have not yet completed their initial Bachelor's degree may apply during their final year. A course offer in this case would be conditional on completion of all degree requirements by 31 December of the year prior to course commencement.

There is no 10-year rule for graduate entry into this course, which means that applicants with degrees older than 10 years, including the initial Bachelor's degree, will be considered should they meet the sGPA and other minimum eligibility requirements.

sGPA calculation method

The UWA Admissions team will calculate the sGPA on a scale of 7.0 according to the GEMSAS calculation method, with some variations and clarifications:

  • sGPA is calculated from the most recent completed study going back three years from semester one of the application year. A full-time equivalent (FTE) will be calculated where there are periods of part-time, overload or non-contiguous studies.
  • Each year is weighted equally: ("GPA most recent year" + "GPA 2nd most recent year" + "GPA 3rd most recent year")/3.
  • The sGPA for students who have not completed the equivalent of three full time years of study as at the application period will be calculated from available graded results. A minimum of one year FTE of graded results is required to calculate the sGPA.
  • No preference or scaling is given to particular universities or fields of study.
  • Special consideration cannot be granted as part of the admissions process for this course. sGPA will be calculated from an applicant's results as they appear on their transcript.
  • sGPA as calculated by UWA may differ to that calculated according to the basic GEMSAS instructions.

What is included in the sGPA calculation

The sGPA calculation is from degree units going back in chronological order, regardless of exemptions, credit or advanced standing which may have been applied to the most recent degree. Where there are periods of part-time study, overloading, or non-continguous studies the equivalent of three full time years of study will be calculated. A minimum of one year FTE of graded results is required to calculate the sGPA.

The sGPA calculation includes recognised bachelor's, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's by coursework studies, and takes into account complete research degree studies, that is, honours, master's by research and PhD levels of study. Research degree studies must be completed by the end of semester one of the application year (or equivalent period). Such degree studies due for completion later in the application year will not be taken into account. See information below regarding the treatment of research degree studies.

Recognised degrees are those conferred by Australian or overseas universities or higher education institutions recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

All graduate applicants for the DMD and International applicants for the MD must provide all transcripts for studies not undertaken at UWA with their UWA application.

Domestic MD applicants who have undertaken additional study (whether postgraduate or additional bachelor level study) should indicate and provide transcripts via the GEMSAS application (when prompted to by the application questions). For most Australian universities the GEMSAS application system will directly gather transcripts through the Automated Results Transfer System (ARTS).

Accelerated Bachelor's degrees and conversion courses

UWA will accept recognised two-year accelerated bachelor's degrees and one-year or two-year conversion degrees for the purpose of graduate admission into this course. Applicants who are in progress of a one-year conversion degree must complete that course before applying, unless they also hold a previously completed bachelor's degree. A minimum of one year FTE of graded results is required to calculate the sGPA.

Postgraduate degrees by research

Applicants with a completed PhD at time of application will be awarded a sGPA of 7.0. Applicants with a completed master's by research at time of application will be awarded a bonus of 0.2 to be added to their overall sGPA. Incomplete honours, master's by research and PhDs are not considered in the sGPA calculation. In order to be included, all research degree requirements must be met by semester one of the application year (or the equivalent period).

Completed UWA Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Applicants who have completed UWA's MD and are applying for the DMD will be awarded a sGPA of 7.0. Applicants who have completed UWA's DMD and are applying for the MD will be awarded an sGPA of 7.0.

Ungraded passes

The credit value/unit weighting of ungraded passes will count towards the three years of FTE study; however, the result itself is left out of the calculation. For example, if a student has 0.125 FTE of ungraded pass in a particular year, that year's sGPA will be based on 0.875 FTE of results. Where an applicant has more than one year or FTE of ungraded passes within their most recent three years FTE the calculation will include results from older study where available.

A minimum of one year FTE of graded results is required to calculate the sGPA.

Ungraded or graded fails

Both the result and credit value/weighting of ungraded fails are included in the sGPA calculation. An ungraded fail will confer a sGPA result of 0 for that unit. All Fail results falling within the most recent three years FTE, whether graded or ungraded, will be included in the sGPA calculation.

COVID19 - Treatment of Results from Semester 1 2020

As a temporary measure due to impacts of COVID19, all results obtained from studies undertaken during Semester 1 2020, and concurrent non-standard study periods, were treated as ungraded pass/fail in the sGPA calculation. As the impact from this period on the overall sGPA has lessened, the sGPA calculation will now treat results from this period as shown on the transcript. Fail results that appear on the transcript will be included in the sGPA calculation (regardless of their treatment on the transcript GPA).

Minimal results in the current year of study

Where an applicant has 0.25 FTE (or less) of results for their final sGPA year, the calculation will include older study. Where no older study is available, the sGPA will be calculated from only the GPA 2nd most recent and GPA 3rd most recent years. Where there has been no older study, and if an applicant is made an offer, it will be conditional upon their performance in all enrolled units which had been incomplete during the application year (see information below about conditional offers).

Exchange studies/Cross-Institutional studies

The sGPA calculation will use the results that appear on the home university's transcript. In most cases, such studies are shown as an ungraded pass or an ungraded fail. If an applicant has ungraded pass/fail units amounting to more than one year FTE of their most recent three FTE years of study, the Admissions team may require the applicant to provide the host university's actual graded results.

Credit/Exemptions/Advanced Standing

The sGPA is calculated from units that an applicant has undertaken in the most recent three study years FTE, regardless of credit/exemptions/advanced standing units which have been applied to the most recent degree. This will include any Fail results which fall within the most recent 3 years FTE.

Credit/Exemptions/Advanced Standing from pre-Bachelor's Diploma studies

Results from Diploma or other studies completed as a pathway to Bachelor degree studies will not be included in the sGPA calculation, including where such studies have been credited to a Bachelor's degree.

Repeated units/subjects

Where an applicants has successfully completed a unit and later repeated the same unit (or an equivalent unit) the result from the second attempt will not be include in the GPA calculation, regardless of whether the unit was taken as part of degree studies.

If a unit has been repeated due to failing the first time, then the standard sGPA rules apply. That is, all units completed within the most recent three years of valid full time or equivalent study will be included in the calculation, including the fail result if it falls within the most recent three years FTE.

Not for degree studies

Results from individual units which are not taken as part of a degree are not included in the sGPA calculation, excepting where not-for-degree study constitutes more than 0.5 year of FTE study.

As an example, where an applicant's study includes 4 Access UWA undergraduate units within the most recent three years, these would not be included as the 4 units are equivalent to 0.5 year of FTE study. If 5 Access UWA undergraduate units have been undertaken within the most recent three years or full-time equivalent, these would be included in the sGPA calculation, as this exceeds 0.5 years of FTE study.

Further queries

Further queries may be addressed to the Admissions team. While advice can be provided regarding specific circumstances, a full sGPA calculation cannot be provided without a formal application.

Eyesight Requirements

It is recommended to have an eye examination to determine any vision impairments which could interfere with the ability to succeed in the DMD course as well as in dental professional practice.

Vision impairments that can be corrected, such as by the wearing of eye glasses, should be arranged prior to commencement in the course.

Colour vision is integral to a number of dental tasks, for example colour shade matching dental crowns to natural teeth. Prospective applicants with colour vision impairment ("colour blindness") are advised to seek advice from an ophthalmologist to gain an understanding of any potential impact on their ability to work effectively as a dentist.

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