Bachelor's degrees in Dentistry, Ngā tohu Paetahi mō te Rata niho
Examples
Level 7–8 qualifications
How long it takes
Study for 5 years
Check with education providers about studying part time or online.
What you need
University Entrance or advanced certificate or diploma
These courses develop your ability to be registered to practise as a dental surgeon and to prevent, diagnose and treat conditions affecting the teeth, gums, jaws and mouth.
Study level
Bachelor's and Honours degrees are Levels 7–8. You can study Levels 1–3 for NCEA at secondary school. A higher level means the study or training is more advanced.
About qualification levelsCredits
600You need this many credits to earn a bachelor's or honours degree. One credit equals about 10 hours of mahi like learning, studying and doing assessments. A year’s full-time tertiary study is usually worth 120 credits.
Find out ways to do study or training.
You can find a path towards study or training whether you're in or out of school. Figure out what entry requirements you need before you apply.
If you're in school
Level 1 to 3
NCEA
University Entrance (UE) or similar
If you're out of school
Level 4
certificate or foundation or bridging qualification
Other entry options
Entry options based on age, previous study or work experience
Apply
Check the education provider’s website for specific entry requirements and apply
Find out more
If you’re in school, Mena kei te kura koe
Choose subjects for NCEA
NCEA is the qualification most students study for at secondary school in Aotearoa.
The subjects you choose for NCEA will help you get ready for future study or training.
If you're not sure which subjects to choose talk to your teacher or school career adviser.
Get University Entrance (UE) or similar
If you're still in school, you need to get University Entrance (UE), Cambridge International or International Baccalaureate to do a bachelor's or honours degree.
Talk to your teacher or school career adviser about the requirements and what NCEA credits you need to meet them.
If you’re out of school, Mena kaore koe i te kura
Upskill before you study or train
If you're out of school and don't have NCEA you might need to upskill before you study or train.
You can get NCEA credits, do an advanced certificate or diploma, or complete a foundation or bridging qualification.
Check the education provider’s website to find out what you need to do.
Other entry options, Ētahi atu kōwhiringa urunga
Special admission or adult entry
If you’re 20 or older you may qualify for special admission or adult entry if you don't have NCEA. An education provider may consider your previous study or work experience and motivation for studying or training. This type of entry depends on your individual situation.
Check the education provider's website for more information.
Apply, Tono
Check for extra requirements and apply
Some study or training programmes have extra entry requirements like completing specific qualifications, supplying a portfolio, or doing an interview.
The education provider's website will list the entry requirements for your study or training.
Find out where to look for scholarships and how to apply.
Find out study and training costs and ways you can pay.
Get support from the Government
Discover what student loans, allowances and government funding you can get to help you pay for study or training.
Where can I study or train?Ka taea e au te ako, te whakangungu rānei ki hea?,
1 education provider offers Bachelor's degrees in Dentistry
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