拉筹伯大学

The Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences is a three years degree that you can complete in 2.5 years because the course is fast tracked with a Summer Semester. The course focuses on oral health promotion and the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. You learn how to independently treat patients from all ages. Together with other (dental) health professionals you will contribute to better oral health and general health for all communities. You'll have access to our new on-campus simulation facilities to practice your skills in contemporary minimally invasive dentistry, oral health practice, special needs dentistry, physiology, pharmacology and communication, before being introduced to your clinical placement at the start of the second year. You will treat patients under supervision of enthusiastic and experienced clinicians.

Your Summer Semester is an exciting period in your study, in which you participate in enriching workshops, interdisciplinary (oral) health projects, clinical discussions with dentists and other health professionals, aged care and other elective international, regional or rural placement opportunities. It is important to develop excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow you to build long-lasting relationships with patients and/or communities. You will track your personal and professional growth in a digital portfolio, which you can maintain after graduation, to record your continuing professional development.

Before starting this degree you'll need to complete your Level 1 First Aid/CPR certification, get your required vaccinations, and provide a current police check and Working With Children check.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

CAREER OUTCOMES

The skills you gain in this degree are in high demand in rural and remote settings around Victoria and the rest of Australia - in community centres, Indigenous health collectives and dental clinics. Oral health therapists can provide a range of oral health care for children and adults in a variety of settings. This includes diagnosing tooth decay, gum disease or other oral diseases, and providing routine dental treatments. You can work as a dental hygienist, dental therapist or oral health therapist. The majority of the opportunities are in the clinical setting. However, oral health therapists can also work in health promotion, education, research, management and policy development roles.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Oral Health Science is accredited by the Australian Dental Council.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Oral Health Science may be eligible to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.