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Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)

Program Duration

72 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The fully accredited Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) qualifies students to work as an oral health therapist in Australia. Graduates of this course will be able to help combat the national chronic shortage of oral health professionals, while also making a valuable contribution to health of their local community.Oral health practitioners are skilled clinicians who examine and treat diseases of periodontal tissues and teeth. They perform routine restorative and periodontal care with a primary focus on early diagnosis and treatment. Their role includes the promotion of positive oral health and preventive dental practices in the community.This degree is offered full-time over three years at CSU's Wagga Wagga Campus, or students can opt to study the first two years of their course at the Holmesglen Institute's Chadstone campus in Melbourne.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The fully accredited Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) qualifies students to work as an oral health therapist in Australia. Graduates of this course will be able to help combat the national chronic shortage of oral health professionals, while also making a valuable contribution to health of their local community.Oral health practitioners are skilled clinicians who examine and treat diseases of periodontal tissues and teeth. They perform routine restorative and periodontal care with a primary focus on early diagnosis and treatment. Their role includes the promotion of positive oral health and preventive dental practices in the community.This degree is offered full-time over three years at CSU's Wagga Wagga Campus, or students can opt to study the first two years of their course at the Holmesglen Institute's Chadstone campus in Melbourne.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

7+
25+
1000+
70+
  • A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
    OR
    Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
    OR
    A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
    OR
    50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
    OR
    A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
    AND
    English Language Proficiency. An Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.

    NOTE
    Successful applicants are encouraged to obtain a senior first aid certificate prior to commencing the course. Prior to commencement of the first placement students will also be required to provide evidence of their immunisation and vaccination status, and a completed Working with Children Check.

6 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

1 AUD
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International Students

0 AUD
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