Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
As an oral health therapist, you will work closely with dental practitioners to provide a range of preventive and restorative procedures like cleaning, scaling, polishing and x-rays, restorations, and simple extractions. The Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy program at the University of Newcastle is the only program in NSW that provides dual qualifications in dental hygiene and dental therapy, with adult scope of practice, qualifying you to treat both children and adults. Use these unique skills to make a real difference and shape a healthier future for Australia.
This program requires students to participate in clinical placements in NSW Health facilities. During placement students will be subject to NSW Health policies and procedures. Students must also meet all NSW Health verification requirements before attending clinical placement. Clinical placement essentials.
Students should be aware that they may be required to undertake clinical placement and/or classes outside normal semester dates.
Students enrolling in this degree are required to obtain a WorkCover-approved, Provide First Aid Certificate and Infection Control Certificate in years one, two and three of the program.
The award of this degree depends on the student satisfactorily completing and passing all academic and clinical components within the maximum time allowed.
Entry to this program is competitive, with a limited number of available places. Typically, offers for this program are made at the end of the year, coinciding with the release of ATARs.
Areas of study
Clinical treatment for children; communication; dental therapy; health promotion; human bioscience and anatomy; Indigenous Australians, the elderly and special needs groups; oral pathology; periodontology and radiography.
Career opportunities
Oral health therapist, dental hygienist, health promotion officer, public health practitioner, oral health academic, industry sales representative, technical sales representative.
Professional recognition
This program is accredited by the Australian Dental Council. Once you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Oral Health Therapist.
Practical experience
Minimum 500 hours of supervised dental practice, initially in the simulation facility before progressing to our on-campus oral health clinic and later in professional clinical situations, including: childcare facilities, residential aged care facilities, community dental clinics, specialist dental departments, public hospital dental clinics, private dental practices.
Travel, accommodation, and related expenses for professional placement will be the responsibility of the student. Students will be required to purchase instrument kits and models.
Honours
Available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) to students, based on merit.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
This program and future professional practice is both mentally and physically demanding. Students may be required to practise hands-on examinations and simulated treatments/procedures with other students in laboratory classes. Applicants who may be unsure of their ability to complete the degree and work in the profession should contact the University prior to applying.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Biology, Chemistry.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.
Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.