Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Health & Care
Dental & Oral Health
Dentistry, dental hygiene, oral health therapy and dental prosthetics.
Salary range
A$76K–129K
Median A$102,250
2035 outlook
No data
Projection
PR signal
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Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Study Field
Duration
3–5 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Doctorate · Diploma
Education fields
Health
Doctor of Dental Surgery/Science (4-5 yr). Very competitive entry. High international tuition but strong PR outcomes.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne | A$78,000 | 5 yr | #13 |
| University of Sydney | A$80,000 | 5 yr | #18 |
| University of Queensland | A$72,000 | 5 yr | #40 |
| University of Adelaide | A$65,000 | 5 yr | #82 |
| Griffith University | A$62,000 | 5 yr | #298 |
| James Cook University | A$58,000 | 5 yr | #415 |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18