Program Overview

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Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of oral health.

Awards

The course includes the following awards:

• Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)

Availability

The program is available at the following locations:

• On Campus - Holmesglen
• On Campus - Wagga Wagga Availability is subject to change, and students are advised to verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

The normal course duration for the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) is:

• Full-time: 3.0 years (6.0 sessions) Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study, as not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the program are as follows:

• A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent
• OR
  • Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification
  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
• AND
  • English Language Proficiency: An Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent

Credit

The credit policy for the program is as follows:

• Standard CSU credit rules apply

Graduation Requirement

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) consists of 192 points, comprising the following subjects:

• BMS191 Human Bioscience 1 (8)
• BMS192 Human Bioscience 2 (8)
• BMS291 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 (8)
• BMS292 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 (8)
• DOH100 Clinical Practice and Theory 1 (16)
• DOH110 Oral Health Sciences 1 (16)
• DOH113 Community Oral Health (8)
• DOH200 Clinical Practice and Theory 2 (16)
• DOH203 Community Oral Health 2 (8)
• DOH210 Oral Health Sciences 2 (16)
• DOH222 Nutrition and Oral Health Care Delivery
• DOH300 Oral Health Sciences 3 (16)
• DOH310 Clinical Practice and Theory 3 (32)
• DOH313 Community Oral Health 3 (8)
• DOH321 Public Oral Health, Research and Community Service (8)
• PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health & Human Services (8)

Enrolment Pattern

The enrolment pattern for the program is as follows:

Year 1

Session 1

• DOH100 Clinical Practice and Theory 1 (16)
• DOH110 Oral Health Sciences 1 (16)
• BMS191 Human Bioscience 1 (8)
• PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health & Human Services (8)

Session 2

• DOH100 Clinical Practice and Theory 1 (16)
• DOH110 Oral Health Sciences 1 (16)
• BMS192 Human Bioscience 2 (8)
• DOH113 Community Oral Health (8)

Year 2

Session 1

• DOH200 Clinical Practice and Theory 2 (16)
• DOH210 Oral Health Sciences 2 (16)
• BMS291 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 (8)
• DOH222 Nutrition and Oral Health Care Delivery

Session 2

• DOH200 Clinical Practice and Theory 2 (16)
• DOH210 Oral Health Sciences 2 (16)
• BMS292 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 (8)
• DOH203 Community Oral Health 2 (8)

Year 3

Session 1

• DOH300 Oral Health Sciences 3 (16)
• DOH310 Clinical Practice and Theory 3 (32)
• DOH321 Public Oral Health, Research and Community Service (8)

Session 2

• DOH300 Oral Health Sciences 3 (16)
• DOH310 Clinical Practice and Theory 3 (32)
• DOH313 Community Oral Health 3 (8)

Key Subjects

The key subjects for the program are:

• DOH110 Oral Health Sciences 1 (16)
• DOH210 Oral Health Sciences 2 (16)
• BMS192 Human Bioscience 2

Workplace Learning

The following subjects have a workplace learning component:

• DOH100 Clinical Practice and Theory 1
• DOH113 Community Oral Health 1
• DOH203 Community Oral Health 2

Residential School

The following subjects may contain a Residential School component:

• BMS191 Human Bioscience 1
• BMS192 Human Bioscience 2

Professional Accreditation

The program is currently accredited by the Australian Dental Council until 31 December 2018.