UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Build a rewarding career as a dental prosthetist with this specialised, advanced‑level qualification. Dental prosthetists work independently to design, manufacture and fit complete and partial dentures, mouthguards and other dental appliances, helping people regain comfort, confidence and quality of life. This course is ideal for those looking to extend their existing oral health skills, as well as newcomers seeking a clinically focused pathway into the profession.
You will develop the technical and clinical capability to take impressions, issue and maintain dental prosthetics, conduct try‑ins, and perform laboratory production work. Your learning is supported by broad knowledge in pathophysiology, pharmacology, radiology and clinical practice. At TAFE Queensland, experienced industry educators provide personalised guidance and hands‑on training to ensure you graduate confident and job‑ready.
On completion, you will be eligible to seek registration and employment as a dental prosthetist, with opportunities to continue into further study as your career progresses.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 22 parts
- DDB101- Dental Technology 1
- DDB102- Introduction to Removable Prosthetics Theory
- DDB108- Anatomy and Histology for the Dental Prosthetist
- DDB308- Project-Case Study/Literature Review
- DDB103- Dental Materials
- DDB104- Oral Pathology
- DDB105- Dental Technology 2
- DDB107- Infection Control
- DDB106- Advanced Removable Prosthodontics Theory
- DDB202- Pre-Clinical Prosthetic Practices
- DDB203- Pre-Clinical Prosthetics Theory
- DDB204- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Dental Prosthetist
- DDB205- Implant Retained Prosthodontics
- DDB206- Prosthetic Clinical Skills 1
- DDB207- Clinical Prosthetics Theory 1
- DDB208- Radiology
- DDB301- Prosthetic Clinical Skills 2
- DDB303- Clinical Prosthetics Theory 2
- DDB304- Dental Practice Management
- DDB305- Advanced Prosthetic Clinical Skills
- DDB307- Law
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- DDB201- Oral Health Systems and Social Justice
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Admissions
Download your Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics Course Information handbook here. The following information outlines the minimum entry requirements for all admission into this course. Prospective students should be aware of the admission and ongoing enrolment requirements for their course. All applicants To commence the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics course students should have satisfactory completion of recent year 12 (secondary education) in an Australian school system or overseas equivalent. All non-school-leaver applicants must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. Non-school leavers can be applicants such as those with higher education, vocational education and training study or those with relevant work and life experience. Learn more Sciences Assumed Knowledge Assumed knowledge explains the minimum level of knowledge we believe you have in some Units of Study before you start your Course. It is assumed that applicants will have the following: * English (4, SA) or English (Units 3 & 4, C) It is also highly recommended that applicants have Physics, Chemistry or Biology with a minimum of Sound Achievement or similar resul
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