Engineering is a precise practice, and this double degree will arm you with the science disciplines to hone your technical precision. You'll study applied mathematics or physics and learn to balance the numbers with the a

 

Combine creativity and technology to create custom-made dental devices

 

Dental Technologists (or Dental Technicians as they are often referred to) are highly skilled members of the dental team. This is an ideal degree if you have an eye for detail, in combination with an artistic or scientific background. Graduates work behind the scenes to create and manufacture dentures, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances in both conventional and digital contexts.

 

Highlights of studying Dental Technology

• Combine art and science skills to construct custom-made dental devices to replace, restore and correct defects that may affect facial appearance and the ability to use teeth properly.
• In your first year, you'll learn foundational skills in health science, be introduced to prosthetics and develop skills in the dental laboratory. Second year applies knowledge of dental materials to dental laboratory practice. Laboratory experience is continued throughout your degree, with an emphasis on work-integrated learning in your third year.
• Work with industry-standard equipment including computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) in both subtractive (milling) and additive (3D printing) manufacturing facilities. You'll also work with a wide range of materials and techniques such as: gold, porcelain, plastic, lost wax technique and record the colour, shape and characteristics of existing teeth.
• Study human anatomy in our Anatomy Lab with real specimens to deepen your understanding of dental structures.
• Expand your practical experience working with experienced Dental Technicians in our commercial laboratory and through professional practice placements.
• Learn and work alongside dentistry students in our world-class dental clinics and pre-clinical laboratories. Our labs feature 117 state-of-the-art dental chairs, with students assisting in over 6,000 patient appointments annually.

rt of creative and critical thinking. You'll also gain highly useful skills in mathematical modelling.

In your final year, you can enhance your employability through an industry placement. With an internationally recognised qualification, you'll be prepared for work on complex projects in Australia and overseas.

Industry and expert connections

What makes our engineering and science double degree stand out is the opportunity to put what you learn in the classroom into practice through work-integrated learning. We have a wide range of industry contacts and partnerships, ensuring you get to experience hands-on learning throughout your study. In your final year, you'll enhance your employability by completing a project within industry.

Graduate outcomes

You'll graduate with a degree accredited by the national engineering body, Engineers Australia, and depending on your specialisation, you'll also be eligible for membership with the Australian Institute of Physics or the Australian Mathematical Society.

With highly-sought after qualifications in engineering and science, you'll find inspiring career opportunities in government, construction, telecommunications, mining, oil, smelting and manufacturing industries.

Majors

Changes effective for students commencing from Trimester 2 2020 onwards:

Engineering

•  Civil Engineering
•  Electronic Engineering
•  Environmental Engineering
•  Mechanical Engineering

Science

•  Applied Mathematics
•  Physics

Program accreditation

In Australia, professional accreditation of entry to practice engineering programs is the responsibility of Engineers Australia and is normally carried out on a five-yearly cycle. Griffith University underwent this review in August 2015.

Accreditation ensures academic institutions consistently meet national and international benchmarks and engineering graduates of an accredited program are assured membership with Engineers Australia at the relevant career grade and enjoy reciprocal privileges by equivalent professional bodies overseas.

Countries such as the United State of America, United Kingdom, Hong Kong (SAR), New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and others that are co-signatories to international agreements on joint recognition offer international recognition.

The Washington Accord, the Sydney Accord and the Dublin Accord recognise the substantial equivalence of accreditation systems and accredited programs across international boundaries at the Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist and Engineering Associate levels respectively. Please refer to the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) website for more details.

Please see the Engineers Australia website for the most recent list of accredited programs.

Attendance information

This program is offered full-time on-campus.

This program includes compulsory study in Trimester 3. Students who commence in Trimester 2 should note that you will be required to study in Trimester 3 for the first year of the program.

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Work-integrated learning

A co requisite of this course is the completion of a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an engineering practice environment (or a satisfactory alternative). Total work placement (hours): 408.

Pathways to further study

Students completing the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree may be eligible to proceed to Higher Degree Research (HDR) study.

Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.

The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.

If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

My career opportunities

Key employment sectors*

•  Government
•  Construction
•  Telecommunications
•  Mining
•  Manufacturing

Potential job outcomes

•  Civil engineer
•  Electrical engineer
•  Electrical engineering technician
•  Electronic engineering draftsperson
•  Environmental engineer
•  Mechanical engineer
•  Mining engineer