Bachelor of Oral Health
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    Bachelor of Oral Health

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 69,800 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Oral Health

    About

    Our Bachelor of Oral Health is a three-year, evidence-based degree that sets you up for a rewarding career in oral health.

    You’ll learn about the anatomy and physiology of teeth, gums and oral tissues – and how they impact overall health. Discover how to identify and treat common dental conditions, while developing the communication and people skills needed to make a difference in your community.

    You’ll train in high-tech facilities, including our dental simulation clinic. Extensive clinical placements will provide real-world experience working with clients. Under expert guidance and supervision, you’ll build the confidence and skills to excel in a people-centred career. You’ll also have the chance to give back to society – providing essential dental care to those in need via our dental outreach program.

    By graduation, you’ll have the clinical and professional skills to launch your career in oral health therapy, hygiene and promotion.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry is competitive. To be considered for entry, applicants must meet at least one of the minimum entry requirements shown below, demonstrate they fulfil the prerequisites, sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ), and attend an interview (if invited). If applicants meet academic minimum entry requirements, they will be selected for an interview on the basis of UCAT ANZ results.

    Eligible applicants will be ranked on a combination of UCAT ANZ results, interview results and academic score results.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with an adjusted ATAR equivalent selection rank of 70.00 or higher.

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher award program at a recognised higher education institution with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    As an oral health therapist, you’ll play a key role in dental teams, delivering high quality clinical care to people of all ages.  

    You might create personalised care plans for people with gum disease. Perhaps you’ll work on improving dental care accessibility in remote communities – or develop innovative educational programs to teach primary school students the importance of good dental hygiene. You might even start your own oral health clinic with the talented dental professionals you meet during your time at Adelaide University.   

    Potential career paths include:  

    • Oral health therapy 
    • Dental therapy and hygiene 
    • Health promotion and education 
    • Paediatric to geriatric dentistry 
    • Health administration 
    • First Nations health studies 
    • Special needs dentistry 
    • Dental research. 

    This degree also opens the door to further postgraduate studies. 

    Industry trends 

    Oral health is a growing field with strong job prospects in Australia and internationally. Driven by an ageing population and an increased awareness about oral health’s impact on overall wellbeing, the demand for oral health professionals in Australia is expected to rise significantly over the coming years (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024).  

    Globally, the United Nations General Assembly has reaffirmed its strong commitment to scaling up efforts to address oral health as part of universal health coverage (UHC). In the Draft Global Oral Health Action Plan (2023 – 2030), they state the global burden of oral diseases and conditions is an urgent public health challenge with social, economic and environmental impacts – particularly given oral diseases and conditions disproportionately affect poor, vulnerable and marginalised members of societies. With a degree in Oral Health from Adelaide University, you’ll be well placed to contribute to a more equitable and healthy global society by improving teeth and gums.

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an Oral Health Therapist/Dental Hygienist/Dental Therapist with the Dental Board of Australia (DBA).

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Oral Health

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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