Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Dentistry
Area of study
Medicine & Health | Science
Minor
Dental Public Health and Education | Dental Assisting | Dental Hygiene | Dental Laboratory Technology | Dental Services and Allied Professions
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
La Trobe University's Oral Health Science program prepares students for careers in oral healthcare, with a focus on rural and regional areas. The program includes preclinical dentistry training, covers basic sciences, public health, and clinical aspects of oral health, and offers clinical placements in various settings. Graduates are in high demand in private practices, community health centers, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations.
Program Outline
Outline
Program Content:
- Focuses on oral health care services, particularly in rural and regional areas.
- Includes preclinical dentistry training within a state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratory.
- Covers basic sciences, public health, and clinical aspects of oral health.
Structure:
- 3-year full-time option
Careers
Career Opportunities:
- Graduates are in high demand in various settings including:
- Private dental practices
- Community health centres
- Hospitals
- Aboriginal health collectives
- Academia
- Health promotion organizations
- Specialist dental practices
Other
Placements:
- Clinical placements form an integral part of the program, primarily in Bendigo.
- Potential placements include special needs areas, nursing homes, schools, community health centres, and international locations.
Overseas Study:
- Students may be eligible for the student exchange program.
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