Bachelor of Oral Health

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion with the last 5 years of:

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or

Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

• an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the three components listening, reading and speaking; and minimum score of 6.5 in the one component: writing.
• an Occupational English Test with a minimum score of B in each of the three components listening, reading and speaking; and minimum score of C+ in the one component: writing.
• a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum overall score of 66 with a minimum score of 66 in each of the three communicative skills: listening, reading and speaking; and minimum score of 56 in one communicative skill: writing.
• a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT with a minimum score of 94 and a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 24 for writing, and 23 for speaking.  
• a Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1) or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2) with a minimum overall score of 185 in each of the three components: listening, reading and speaking; and a minimum score of 176 in the one component of: writing.  

Fees

AUS $43,440

• This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 
• Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

Scholarship

• A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
• You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
• We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Oral Health, you will be eligible to apply to the Dental Board of Australia for registration as a 'Dental Practitioner - Oral Health Therapist'. You will be able to perform preventive and operative dentistry for patients across the lifespan and be well equipped to educate and promote oral health in small group and community settings. Employment opportunities are available in private general and specialists’ dental practices and in community-based settings.

To apply for general registration as a dental practitioner, please visit the Dental Board of Australia website.