Bachelor of Oral Health

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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University of Adelaide

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

036335B

Application Fee

AUD 110

Campuses

North Terrace Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 63,000 / Year(s)

Next Intake February-2024

Bachelor of Oral Health

About

Advocate for oral health

Oral health is an essential component of a healthy life. Complex dental work contributes to this, but proper care and prevention are just as important.

While dentists perform specialised treatments, oral health therapists have broad expertise in general oral health care and education.

Our Bachelor of Oral Health is an evidence-based degree that prepares you for providing general oral health care and health promotion. You will:

learn in Australia's newest dental teaching hospital, in the state-of-the-art Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building
study within a close-knit oral health learning community
benefit from early clinical exposure and extensive placements
practise using equipment in our Dental Simulation Clinic
tackle real-life case scenarios in teams
improve lives through community outreach programs.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

Career

Career Readiness

It is envisaged that most graduates of the degree will work as an oral health therapist, providing prevention, basic dentistry and periodontal maintenance. Graduates form a vital part of the dental team and provide preventive and general dental care for the population in both public and private sectors.

Potential career paths include:
> oral health therapy
> dental therapy, dental hygiene
> health promotion
> early childhood to geriatric dentistry
> health administration
> Indigenous studies
> special needs
> dental health research
> postgraduate studies.

In order to be able to register as an oral health therapist with the Dental Board of Australia, all applicants must be able to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS academic level 7 or the equivalent. Learn more

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Teamwork and communication skills
Professionalism and leadership readiness
Intercultural and ethical competency
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Digital capabilities
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Industry Placement

From first year, students undertake compulsory clinical placements in a range of metropolitan and rural settings. These compulsory placements can extend beyond the academic year and can include after-hours and weekend work.

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Oral Health is accredited by the Dental Board of Australia.

Graduate Registration

To be eligible to work in Australia, Bachelor of Oral Health graduates are required to register with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) on the completion of the degree. To gain professional registration through AHPRA and register as an oral health therapist with the Dental Board of Australia, all applicants must comply with the English language skills requirements as determined by AHPRA. For further details, visit ahpra.gov.au/Registration.aspx

Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association and the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia.

International applicants should note that successful completion of this degree may not qualify them to practise/register in their home country. Students will have to contact the relevant health registration bodies of their home country for further information.

Potential careers

Dental Therapist, Oral Health Therapist, Health Promotion Professional, Dental Hygienist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 63,000

Application Fee

AUD 110

How to Apply

Online application checklist

Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
Attach the following as PDF files
- Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
- Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
- Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
- Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
- A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
You must use an English language keyboard
Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services