Adelaide Dental School_Canada 2013 - KOM Consultants

Entry requirementsThe DAT is not required. There is no needto sit the DAT for entry into the Universityof Adelaide Bachelor of Dental Surgeryprogram. You will need to have a GPA of anequivalent minimum of 5.0 (based on a 7point scale).Selection process:Selection will be based on three components:> Performance in the PQA (PersonalQualities Assessment)> Performance in a structured oral assessment> Meeting the minimum academic threshold(including successful completion of prerequisitesubjects and English LanguageRequirements)For further information regarding the useof PQA in our selection process and thestructured Oral Assessment please refer towww.health.adelaide.edu.au/admissionsPQA testing in CanadaFrom 2013 PQA testing will be held inVancouver and Toronto.To find out more and to book your testinggo to: www.adelaide.edu.au/study/international/applyOral Assessments are usually heldin September/October each year.Candidates will be ranked in consideration foran offer based on their performance in thesethree components of the admissions process:> Oral Assessment Results: First Ranking Level> PQA Results: Second Ranking Level> Academic Results: Threshold and FinalRanking Level if requiredPreparing for studyBefore attending clinical placement, youmust provide proof of clearance in thefollowing areas.> Prescribed Communicable Infections (PCI)clearance> TB screening> Criminal history checks> Student registrationFor further information, visitwww.health.adelaide.edu.au/currentstudents/clinical-placementsFirst Aid requirementsStudents must provide evidence that theyhold a current valid Senior First Aid/ CPRcertificate prior to commencing in theBachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Thepreferred certificates are Senior First AidCertificates issued by members of theAustralian Resuscitation Council.Professional registrationIn order to be able to register as adentist with the Dental Board of Australia,all applicants must be able to demonstrateEnglish language skills at IELTS academicLevel 7 or the equivalent. Refer towww.dentalboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspCostDetails of all study costs and programrequirements can be found on the Bachelorof Dental Surgery, Degree Finder page.www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finderStudent experienceNorth Terrace CampusThe School of Dentistry is located at theUniversity of Adelaide’s North TerraceCampus. Situated next to Adelaide’s centralbusiness and shopping districts it is renownedfor its history, beauty, convenience and livelyatmosphere. The campus backs onto the RiverTorrens, the University sports fields and Adelaidepark lands. It is the University’s main campus.Clubs/AssociationsThe university offers a vast array of clubs,associations and facilities. From specialinterest and social clubs to sporting groupsand facilities as well as a student union,student media, debating club and DentalStudents’ Society. In addition, the Schoolof Dentistry supports a choir and musicalensemble.www.auu.org.auwww.adelaide.edu.au/sportswww.audss.orgAccommodationAdelaide boasts a wide range ofaccommodation options to suit differentbudgets and tastes, including universitymanaged accommodation, residentialcolleges, student hostels, private rentaland shared housing. University managedaccommodation and residential colleges offermany advantages, being close to campusand offering furnished rooms, with electricity,gas and water all included in the cost.Students can also contact the team at theAccommodation Service who will be pleasedto help find alternatives with the benefit oflocal knowledge.www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodationStudent SupportInternational Student Centre (ISC)Staff at the ISC can assist with a rangeof issues related to your study and life inAdelaide. They look after the orientation andongoing support of international students.www.international.adelaide.edu.au/support/iscStudent HealthMale and female doctors are available tostudents at University Health. Consultationsare usually covered by Overseas StudentHealth Cover (OSHC).Canadian Provincial Financial SupportCanadian students are eligible to apply forCanadian provincial student loans whenstudying at the Adelaide University, School ofDentistry. In addition, students are eligible towork on or off campus while in Australia; upto 40 hours bi-weekly during studies and fulltime during vacation periods.4 School of Dentistry, The University of AdelaideCanadians: Study Dentistry in Australia 5