Bachelor of Oral Health

Make a real difference in people's lives. Become an oral health therapist catching problems early, enhancing overall health, and boosting confidence through brighter smiles. Oral health therapists play an important role in promoting good oral health, preventing dental issues, providing direct clinical care and patient education. Not only that, the Bachelor of Oral Health can be your gateway to careers in health research, health promotion, government policy making and health care innovation. It’s a career that’s hands-on, impactful, and limitless with what you can achieve. Our Bachelor of Oral Health is a three-year, evidence-based degree that sets you up for a rewarding career in oral health. You’ll learn about the anatomy and physiology of teeth, gums and oral tissues – and how they impact overall health. Discover how to identify and treat common dental conditions, while developing the communication and people skills needed to make a difference in your community. You’ll train in high-tech facilities, including our dental simulation clinic. Extensive clinical placements will provide real-world experience working with clients. Under expert guidance and supervision, you’ll build the confidence and skills to excel in a people-centred career. You’ll also have the chance to give back to society – providing essential dental care to those in need via our dental outreach program. By graduation, you’ll have the clinical and professional skills to launch your career in oral health therapy, hygiene and promotion.

Entry is competitive. To be considered for entry, applicants must meet at least one of the minimum entry requirements shown below, demonstrate they fulfil the prerequisites, sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ), and attend an interview (if invited). If applicants meet academic minimum entry requirements, they will be selected for an interview on the basis of UCAT ANZ results. Eligible applicants will be ranked on a combination of UCAT ANZ results, interview results and academic score results. Secondary education (Year 12) Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with an adjusted ATAR equivalent selection rank of 70.00 or higher. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher. Higher education study Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher award program at a recognised higher education institution with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.