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Bachelor of Dental Surgery

University of Otago

Subject area

Dentistry

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Entry requirements

New Zealand University Entrance qualification or equivalent. Selection on academic merit for 2nd year

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This degree provides knowledge, skills and clinical training in all aspects of Dentistry. It also allows study in specialist areas. It has widespread professional recognition and enables registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Dental Studies at this level can earn:

$66,000

Median earnings one year after study

$76,000

Median earnings two years after study

$88,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

91%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Scholarship information

Examples of related scholarships

Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships

Provided by:

Freemasons New Zealand - National Office

Website:

http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/

Value:

$6,000 - one per Division.

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University of Otago Māori Entrance Scholarship

Provided by:

University of Otago - Administrator - Entrance Scholarships

Website:

http://www.otago.ac.nz/entrance-scholarships

Value:

$10,000

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This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 808 098
Phone: (03) 479 1100
Fax: (03) 474 1607
Email: university@otago.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otago.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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