University of Sydney Dentistry Interview Questions

The University of Sydney does not interview for its graduate entry Doctor of Dental Medicine course. However, it does ‘reserve the right to ask some applicants to participate in further assessment using another selection tool.’ It explains further that offers ‘will be made in sequence commencing with the applicant with the highest ranked score. Should it arise that applicants are ranked equally, the University reserves the right to use an additional selection tool, such as an interview or Situational Judgement Test (SJT).’  You should therefore be prepared for an interview even as a graduate applicant.

As a graduate applicant you must hold either a bachelor’s degree accredited at Level 7 under the Australian Qualifications Framework or a bachelor’s degree (with honours) accredited at Level 8 under the Australian Qualifications Framework. If applying from abroad, you will need a degree from a university recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills. You must have completed your bachelor’s degree by January of the year in which you intend to commence the degree at Sydney. You must have studied for a minimum of three years. You will then be ranked through the GAMSAT, and separated into different streams for different entrance pathways. You should note that the scores for each section of the GAMSAT will be used to rank applicants. Overall GAMSAT scores and average GAMSAT scores will not be used in the assessment and ranking of applications.’

As an undergraduate, you should expect the university to make use of your personal statement, as well as your ATAR score, and your subsequent performance in both a written assessment and a panel discussion session. This latter test should be seen as a panel interview. You will need a minimum ATAR score of 99 to be considered. The undergraduate course consists of a primary degree of three years, followed by the four year dental degree.