Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)
Health and welfare
The oral health therapist is an educator and motivator with an important role in the promotion of oral health for patients and the broader community. As a member of the dental team, the oral health therapist works to provide appropriate dental care for patients. Clinical procedures include some fillings, scaling and cleaning and the management of gum problems, and simple extractions in children, the application of fluoride and other solutions to teeth and gums, local analgesia, dental radiograph
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bentley
- WA · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 074565F
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Course overview
The oral health therapist is an educator and motivator with an important role in the promotion of oral health for patients and the broader community. As a member of the dental team, the oral health therapist works to provide appropriate dental care for patients. Clinical procedures include some fillings, scaling and cleaning and the management of gum problems, and simple extractions in children, the application of fluoride and other solutions to teeth and gums, local analgesia, dental radiography, taking impressions and a range of orthodontic duties. The curriculum integrates theory and practical studies from a number of areas within health sciences including dental, biomedical and social sciences.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Biology or human biology are desirable 2. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 for this course or listed course stream. 3. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Australian ATAR 80 for this course or listed course stream. 4. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Ontario Grade 12 70 for this course or listed course stream. 5. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes India CBSE 70 for this course or listed course stream. 6. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes GCE A Levels 8 for this course or listed course stream. 7. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 18 for this course or listed course stream. 8. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes India HSC 71 for this course or listed course stream. 9. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Sri Lanka GCE A Levels 8 for this course or listed course stream. 10. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Malaysia STPM 8 for this course or listed course stream. 11. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program 59 for this course or listed course stream. 2. Biology or human biology are desirable
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Indonesia SMA 3
77%
77%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Biology or human biology are desirable 2. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 for this course or listed course stream. 3. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Australian ATAR 80 for this course or listed course stream. 4. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Ontario Grade 12 70 for this course or listed course stream. 5. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes India CBSE 70 for this course or listed course stream. 6. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes GCE A Levels 8 for this course or listed course stream. 7. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 18 for this course or listed course stream. 8. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes India HSC 71 for this course or listed course stream. 9. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Sri Lanka GCE A Levels 8 for this course or listed course stream. 10. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Malaysia STPM 8 for this course or listed course stream. 11. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program 59 for this course or listed course stream.
Additional entry requirement
Biology or human biology are desirable
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Curtin University of Technology | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Curtin University of Technology | 15 February 2027 | — | $44,106per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Curtin Perth | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.