About the course

As a Bachelor of Oral Health student you'll develop all the scientific, theoretical and clinical skills to practice in oral health therapy — which includes careers as both dental hygienist and dental therapist. You will learn alongside dental students at the Melbourne Dental School in a high-tech clinical setting. You will also have the opportunity to undertake placements in metropolitan clinics and rural areas. You will learn from a clinical teaching team including active practitioners and world-leading academics who bring international leadership, research and policy expertise to the degree. The Bachelor of Oral Health has combined vocational outcomes in hygiene and therapy.

　　Career outcomes

　　On graduation you could practise as an oral health therapist, a dental therapist or a dental hygienist.

　　In these roles, you may examine and diagnose oral and dental health conditions, plan oral health care, help prevent disease, provide clinical dental treatments, undertake oral health promotion and perform orthodontic and preventative procedures, including impressions and applying topical fluoride or fissure sealants. You will provide fillings and extract deciduous teeth for children and young adults as well as plan care, treat periodontal conditions and clean, scale and root plane teeth for people of all ages. You will also take and interpret radiographs, and work in collaboration with other dental and health practitioners to improve oral health.

　　We'll teach you how to work empathically with people to help them improve oral health, to plan and deliver oral health promotion interventions for individuals, groups and communities, and contribute to public oral health programs. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: AU$212,256

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Parkville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Melbourne

To meet minimum eligibility for entry into a Melbourne undergraduate degree, you need to complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification. TOEFL PBT - 577. TOEFL PBT - 79. IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Melbourne. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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