UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Oral Health Science
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Learn how to provide essential oral healthcare with La Trobe's accredited Bachelor of Oral Health Science. Studying in an inter- and intradisciplinary setting, you'll develop your professional practice at Australia's largest rural health school. Develop your understanding of oral health promotion, and the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. Get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria and treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians. Your scope of practice includes dental therapy treatments to patients of all ages. Note: You'll need to complete your Level 1 First Aid/CPR certification, get your required vaccinations, and provide a current police check and Working with Children Check before starting this degree. You'll learn: Preventive oral health Develop your knowledge of preventive, periodontal and restorative procedures. Medicine for dentistry Learn to take a comprehensive medical history, understand its role in safe oral healthcare, and the link between oral and general health. Clinical practice Discover how to diagnose and plan care for patients. Improve your communication and treatment skills while learning to manage patients in a clinical setting. Global perspectives in oral health Gain insight into different cultures and explore your role as an oral health therapist in a multicultural society. Further develop your cultural competence through an elective rural, interstate or overseas placement.* *Subject to government restrictions on international travel. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1: Dental Science A
- Dental Science B
- Oral Health Practice
- Preclinical Oral Health Simulated Practice
- Research And Evidence In Practice
- Rural Community Engagement
- Scientific And Clinical Knowledge A
- Scientific And Clinical Knowledge B Year 2: General Medicine A
- Introduction To Clinical Practice A
- Introduction To Clinical Practice And Health Promotion B
- Medicine For Dentistry
- Preclinical Skills 2a
- Preclinical Skills 2b
- Scientific And Clinical Knowledge 2a
- Scientific And Clinical Knowledge 2b Year 3: Advanced Oral Health
- Global Perspectives In Oral Health
- Integrating Evidence Into Practice
- Interdisciplinary Health Promotion
- Preventive Health Care
- Advanced Clinical Skills
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
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