Faculty of Health

Bachelor of Oral Health

Program Code11576
Graduate LevelUndergraduate
LocationsCentral Coast (Ourimbah)
UAC Code480764 - Central Coast (Ourimbah)
CRICOS Code059910G
Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Health

School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Health Sciences
School of Medicine and Public Health

Faculty of Science and Information Technology

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Admission InstructionsHow to apply as a:
Program Award Rules and SchedulesRules Governing Undergraduate Academic Awards
240 Unit Undergraduate Degree Program Schedule
Mode of deliveryFace to face on campus.

Back to topDescription

The Bachelor of Oral Health is aimed at developing and integrating scientific knowledge and clinical skills. Students will provide preventive treatment to individuals, mindful of the dynamic between oral health and general health, the team approach to care and community needs.

Back to topWhy study with us?

This student centred program relies on students working together in brand new, purpose built facilities, under the supervision of highly qualified staff on the Central Coast campus, to deliver patient care to local residents.

You will spend an average of 20 hours each week in formal teaching and clinical activity. Through integrated learning, you will relate oral health science and skills within a population-health based approach to oral health care. As the program progresses, you will participate in a range of teaching and learning activities which aim to support oral health care for the individual and the community. You will provide clinical care during the program and will attend a range of placements in clinical and non-clinical settings.

Back to topCareer Opportunities

Graduates will be eligible to register and practise as dental hygienists in private dental practice and work in oral health promotion in a range of clinical settings. Graduates will also have the opportunity to work as clinical teachers in the tertiary sector, in oral health research and in oral health administration.

Back to topAdmission Requirements

Current Australian Year 12 students - Apply for entry through UAC. Entry is based on UAI or interstate equivalent.

Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students - Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on

  • previous year 12 studies
  • higher education, tertiary or post-secondary qualifications and/or
  • overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications

International Students

International students currently undertaking:

  • an Australian Year 12 in Australia
  • an Australian Year 12 outside Australia
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia

Apply for entry through UAC entry based on UAI or equivalent

All other international students:

Apply direct to International Admissions - entry based on overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications, as well as satisfying English language requirements.

Back to topAssumed Knowledge

None

Back to topRecommended Studies

Biology or Chemistry

Back to topSelection Criteria

Milestone:
  • Criminal History Check
  • Prohibited Employment Declaration
Additional Selection Criteria:
  • NSW Department of Health Vaccination card in order to participate in preclinical and clinical elements of the program. Special selection procedures apply for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details call (02) 4121 5640

Back to topCredit Transfer

Faculty of Health and University policy will be applied. There are no special arrangements that relate to this program. Any students applying for credit transfer will be considered on a case by case basis.

Back to topHonours

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) is available to students who achieve the required grade-point average.

Back to topPractical Experience

Students will complete approximately 500 hours of supervised practice in a variety of settings both locally and nationally as part of their program. Rural placements are offered. Travel, accommodation and related expenses for professional experience will be the responsibility of the student. Students will be required to purchase instrument kits.

Back to topProfessional Accreditation

Graduates of this program will be dental hygienists, eligible for registration with the Dental Board of NSW.

Back to topInternational Students

Entry based on overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications, as well as satisfying English language requirements.

Back to topSpecial Needs

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or a visual impairment will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the Faculty to discuss the issue.

The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Back to topAdditional Information

This full-time program is based at the Ourimbah campus of the University. Elements of the second and third years will be delivered through distance learning and students will be expected to have access to the Internet for this purpose.

Students will be required to purchase clinical instruments and clinical coats; these items cost around $850.00.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

Qualification for the award of Oral Health requires the completion of 240 units. Not all courses are offered each semester.

Back to topCourse Information

Back to topYear 1
Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
HLSC1000Introduction to Health SciencesSemester 110 units
HUBS1401Human BioscienceSemester 110 units
ORHL1001Oral Health and Ill-healthSemester 110 units
PUBH1080Studies in Population Health and Health PromotionSemester 110 units
HUBS1106Head and Neck AnatomySemester 210 units
ORHL1003Assessment of Oral Health StatusSemester 210 units
ORHL1004Communicating Oral Health MessagesSemester 210 units
STAT1070Statistics for the SciencesSemester 210 units
Back to topYear 2
Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
ORHL2001PeriodontologySemester 110 units
ORHL2002Oral PathologySemester 110 units
ORHL2003Introduction to Oral Health PromotionSemester 110 units
ORHL2004Caries and Pain ControlSemester 210 units
ORHL2005Evaluating Oral Health PromotionSemester 210 units
ORHL2006OcclusionSemester 210 units
ORHL2007RadiographySemester 210 units
Electives
Elective 1Choose 10 units outside core or compulsory courses for this program.Semester 110 units
Back to topYear 3
Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
ORHL3001Oral Health Practice 1Semester 110 units
ORHL3002Community PlacementSemester 110 units
ORHL3003Oral Health Promotion ProjectSemester 110 units
ORHL3004Oral Health Specialist PlacementSemester 110 units
HLSC3006Teaching Health PractitionersSemester 210 units
ORHL3005Oral Health PlacementSemester 210 units
ORHL3007Oral Health Practice 2Semester 210 units
Electives
Elective 2Choose 10 units outside core or compulsory courses for this program.Semester 210 units