Program Overview

Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)

The fully accredited Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) from Charles Sturt University qualifies you to work as an oral health therapist in Australia. As a graduate, you'll help combat the national chronic shortage of oral health professionals, while also making a valuable contribution to the health of your community.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: On Campus
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 year(s), Maximum time - 6 year(s)
• Entry score: 70
• Indicative fees:
  • International on campus: Fee paying overseas: Full-time - $44,560.00 pa, Part-time - $22,280.00 pa
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 192, AQF: Level 7, Cricos: D
• Additional information:
  • Work-integrated learning
  • Professionally accredited course
  • Commonwealth supported places available

Why Study with Us?

Charles Sturt University developed the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) in cooperation with the Australian Dental Council, the Australian Dental Association, local dentists, oral health practitioners, and senior consultants to ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge for successful practice.

• Exceptional employment outcomes: Our dental science and oral health graduates have excellent overall employment rates - 91.3 per cent of graduates find jobs within four months of graduating.
• Outstanding facilities: Develop your practical skills in our state-of-the-art simulation clinic, dental technology/clinical support laboratory, biodental science learning suite, and anatomy teaching facilities.
• Authentic experience: Charles Sturt University has five dental and oral health clinics across our Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, and Wagga Wagga campuses. These clinics are open to patients from the local community and will provide some of your first professional training.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

• Dental hygienist
• Dental therapist
• Oral health therapist
• Oral health practitioner

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.

• Essential set (192 pts):
  • Core subject 192 Credit Points
  • Intensive school: You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course.
  • Workplace learning: This subject has workplace learning.
• Standard enrolment patterns: For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.
• Graduation requirements: As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy, and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline.

Costs

• Calculate my fee: The section below is designed to allow you to select the option specific to your circumstances to discover the course fee and course offering information appropriate for you.
• Course Fees:
  • International on campus: Fee paying overseas: Full-time - $44,560.00 pa, Part-time - $22,280.00 pa
  • Subject fee (8 Points): $TBA
• Payment Options:
  1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
  2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
  3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Scholarships

We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually. They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 70
• Academic entry requirements:
  • A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
  • OR Charles Sturt Undergraduate Certificate of Health Studies with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
  • OR Successful completion of the CSU Connections – First Nations Direct Entry Program
  • OR Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher), gaining a minimum GPA of 4.0.
• Language requirements: English Language Proficiency
• Inherent requirements: Inherent requirements are the academic and other requirements of a course that all students must meet to achieve the course learning outcomes, and the knowledge, abilities, skills, and qualities students will need to have in order to achieve them.

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy. We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

• Apply via UAC: Important dates: Refer to key dates on the UAC website
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates: Refer to key dates on the VTAC website
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Important dates: Check out our direct application closing dates

Related Courses

Other courses that you might be interested in…

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Science
• Bachelor of Dental Science

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