Bachelor of Oral Health Science
Health and welfare
Learn how to provide essential oral healthcare with La Trobe's accredited Bachelor of Oral Health Science. Studying in an inter- and intradisciplinary setting, you'll develop your professional practice at Australia's largest rural health school. Develop your understanding of oral health promotion, and the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. Get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria and treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians. Your scope
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Flora Hill
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 089313C
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Course overview
Learn how to provide essential oral healthcare with La Trobe's accredited Bachelor of Oral Health Science. Studying in an inter- and intradisciplinary setting, you'll develop your professional practice at Australia's largest rural health school. Develop your understanding of oral health promotion, and the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. Get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria and treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians. Your scope of practice includes dental therapy treatments to patients of all ages. Note: 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 before starting this degree. You'll learn: Preventive oral health Develop your knowledge of preventive, periodontal and restorative procedures.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; International: IELTS - 7.0 < 7.0 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; International: IELTS - 7.0 < 7.0 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
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 1 | Bendigo | — | — | $43,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.