Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

Entry to the Health Sciences professional programmes First year – general entry requirements If you are starting university for the first time, your first year at Otago will be the Health Sciences First Year (HSFY). The HSFY programme is subject to the same general entry requirements as general bachelors' degrees at Otago. Second year – limited entry Admission to the second year of the Health Sciences professional programmes is competitive, and will depend on your academic record. For most applicants, this will be based on your grades in Health Sciences First Year papers, but there are also application categories for people with other relevant academic or professional experience. For detailed information about the application categories and their requirements, please refer to: Entry to Health Sciences professional programmes General entry requirements A university entrance qualification is essential for admission to the University of Otago for all types of programmes. You must also be at least 16 years of age by the first day of classes in your period of study and meet English language requirements. Domestic students You need to have met the New Zealand University Entrance standard, based on your achievement in secondary school or other prior study. Learn about the different categories for achieving University Entrance and what information you may need to provide with your application. University Entrance International students Check recognised entry qualifications by country