Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours
University of Otago
Subject area
Dental Technology
Qualification
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Entry requirements
An average grade of at least B+ in the final year of the BDentTech programme.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours (BDentTech(Hons)) graduates will have research experience, and academic and practical knowledge in the areas of dental technology and dental biomaterials. The programme aims to broaden students knowledge, over and above that obtained through the ordinary Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech) programme, and to enable them to critically evaluate concepts, understand scientific methods, and be skilled at conducting pertinent research. They will have excellent communication skills, enabling them to communicate with colleagues from an informed perspective. Graduates will be positioned to embark on an advanced professional career or further academic study at Masters or PhD level.
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
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
Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
Freemasons New Zealand - National Office
Website:
http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/
Value:
$6,000 - one per Division.
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
Sources
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