Bachelor of Dental Science | Wits

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Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

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Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Life Sciences AND Physical Sciences Level 5

The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a Composite Index (CI) score to guide applicant selection. This includes:

  1. Your matric academic results for five subjects:
    English, Mathematics, best of Physical Sciences/Life
    Sciences and the best two other subjects. We consider
    the percentage achieved, not the symbol. The average
    of the five subjects carries a 60% weighting.
  2. National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores. The average of
    the NBT scores carries a 40% weighting.

All applicants must write the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) or the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme (GEPP), as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.

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Career Prospects

  • Dentist: Diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health issues, including performing dental procedures, such as cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Dentists work in private practices, dental clinics, and hospitals.
  • Orthodontist: Specialises in diagnosing, preventing, and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws using braces, retainers, and other orthodontic appliances. Orthodontists work in dental clinics, orthodontic practices, and hospitals.
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Perform surgical procedures on the mouth, jaws, and face, including extractions, corrective surgeries, and treatment of trauma. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons work in hospitals, specialised surgical centres, and private practices.
  • Periodontist: Focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal (gum) diseases, including performing procedures to manage and treat gum infections and diseases. Periodontists work in dental practices and specialised periodontics clinics.
  • Dental Researcher: Conduct research on various aspects of dentistry, including developing new treatments, studying oral diseases, and improving dental practices. Dental researchers work in academic institutions, research organisations, and dental product companies.
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