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    Bachelor of Oral Health

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    Australia, Sydney

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    072495J

    Application Fee

    AUD 150 

    Campuses

    Westmead Campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines4-Aug-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 57,700  / year
    Next Intake 4-Aug-2025

    Bachelor of Oral Health

    About

    Our Bachelor of Oral health enables students to graduate with dual qualifications in dental hygiene and dental therapy.

    Our course has a strong focus on developing skills to prevent disease and manage oral health conditions with an adult restorative scope of practice.

    Our Bachelor of Oral health is for suitable for people who are looking to become an oral health therapist and are passionate about improving lives through oral health.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

    • secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
    • English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

    Important note: There are limited places available for this course. Applicants who receive an unconditional offer must confirm the place and enrol within ten calendar days of the date of the offer letter or the offer will lapse.

    Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

    Note: For USYD internal transfer applicants, please refer to https://sydney.edu.au/students/change-course/internal-course-application.html

    Other requirements

    • Successful applicants must provide evidence that they hold a current approved First Aid Certificate during the Bachelor of Oral Health orientation week. Find out more.
    • Before you attend a placement in a NSW Ministry of Health facility, you will need to meet certain requirements to be verified by the NSW Ministry of Health to ensure your safety and that of other students, staff and patients. Find out more.
    • The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has announced that all health disciplines will be required to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7 or equivalent. Please note that this standard applies to all applicants for initial registration as a dental practitioner or dental specialist. Find out more.
    • Find out here what the additional costs are for materials and equipment. 

    Impermissible conduct

    The Sydney Dental School reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to vary or cancel an offer of admission if your conduct prior to enrolment causes the faculty to form the view that you are unsuitable for admission to its programs.

    Examples of conduct that might make you unsuitable for admission to Sydney Dental School programs include (but are not limited to):

    • Failure to treat University of Sydney employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community with respect and courtesy, including failure to use appropriate language and tone in your written or verbal communications;
    • Failure to act honestly and ethically in your dealings with University of Sydney employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community;
    • Conduct that results in you being suspended or excluded from the University of Sydney;
    • Conduct that gives the Sydney Dental School reasonable cause to believe that enrolling you in clinical training may place you, your peers, or members of the public at risk of harm; and
    • Conduct that results in you being charged with a criminal offence.

    Disclaimer

    Please note the Sydney Dental School regularly reviews the admission criteria and application processes for its courses including the Bachelor of Oral Health. It reserves the right to change these criteria and processes without notice. Information on this website provides advice about the currently applicable criteria and processes, and may not be correct for future application periods.

    Inherent Requirements

    Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course.

    Credit for previous study

    For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.

    English Program Requirements

    IBT-INDICATOR
    TOEFL - IBT score
    A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing
    IELTS-INDICATOR
    IELTS score
    A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
    PTE-INDICATOR
    Pearsons Test of English
    A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 68 in each band

    Career

    Oral health therapists are an integral part of the dental team, providing preventative services and management of oral conditions to patients of all ages, in both the public and private sector. Areas in which you can advance your career:

    • School and community dental services
    • Hospitals
    • Residential care settings
    • General private practice
    • Specialist private practice
    • Research
    • Education
    • Oral health promotion

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 57,700 

    Application Fee

    AUD 150 

    How to Apply

    1. Choose a course

    Use our course search to browse our wide range of courses. Use the filters to search by degree level and area of interest, then click on a course to find out more about: 

    • what you'll study
    • admissions criteria
    • application deadlines
    • potential career paths. 

    You might want to bookmark the course page, as you'll be referring back to it as you prepare your application.

    Inherent requirements

    When choosing a course, you should see if it has any inherent requirements (this will be noted on the course page). These usually apply for courses that are preparing you for a career where you will be working closely with people or animals.

    They aren't assessable admissions criteria, but are required for you to successfully complete the course. Researching the inherent requirements will allow you to make an informed decision about the course/career.

    2. Check your eligibility

    For all courses, you will need to demonstrate that you: 

    • meet our English language requirements. If you have completed a recognised English language test, the required score can be found on the right hand side of the course page (found in step 1).

    For all undergraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

    For all postgraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you: 

    • have completed a recognised tertiary qualification. Details can be found on the specific course page and could include previous study in the same field, or an advertised minimum GPA.

    You should also check the course page for any additional admissions criteria. This may include: 

    • a prerequisite, such as previous studies in mathematics
    • an interview
    • a portfolio
    • assumed knowledge
    • relevant professional experience.

    3. Gather your documents

    We require official documents to support your application, including a scanned copy of your passport identification page.

    Other documents you may need include:

    • English language results
    • academic transcripts
    • degree certificates (testamurs)
    • scholarship documentation
    • marriage/change of name certificate.

    If your course requires a supplementary application form, this will be listed on the course page. 

    Documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a complete English translation made by an accredited translator with a government body or the Registrar of the issuing institution.

    Applicants from the People's Republic of China may be required to provide a China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHESICC) verification of their academic documents.

    If you are applying for a student visa, the University reserves the right to request additional information regarding the government's genuine temporary entrant requirement. This may be requested after your application is submitted, and could include an additional application form seeking clarification about your personal circumstances and/or an interview.

    4. Check your finances

    Before applying, you should understand the fees you will need to pay. These include:

    You should also research financial support options that may be available to you. We have a wide range of scholarships available for international students, and some countries also provide education loans to their citizens.

    5. Submit your application

    Apply directly

    Most international students can apply directly to the University. To do so, select the 'Apply now' button on your course page to commence your application, and follow the prompts. 

    This short video provides an overview of the application form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our regional experts, who can provide personalised advice. 

    To submit your application, you will need to pay an application processing fee.

    If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply direct to the University or via UAC.

    Apply through an authorised agent

    Some students choose to apply through an authorised University of Sydney agent, for assistance with the university application and visa arrangements. Please note that only agents listed on our website are authorised to represent us.

    Apply through UAC

    You will need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), if you are an undergraduate student studying:

    • a current Australian Year 12 qualification (eg NSW Higher School Certificate) in or outside Australia, or
    • a current International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in Australia.

    If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply via UAC or direct to the University.

    Apply for Sciences Po Dual Degree

    If you are applying for a Sciences Po Dual Degree, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney (even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences).

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