Bachelor of Oral Health
University of Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00026A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12057
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Oral health therapy students graduate with dual qualifications in dental hygiene and dental therapy. There is a strong focus on developing skills to prevent disease and manage oral health conditions with an adult restorative scope of practice.
When you study to be an oral health therapist, you will work closely with professional dental practitioners and learn to perform a range of preventive and minor restorative tasks, educate the community on self-care oral health practices and provide evidence-based oral health therapy methods for treating patients of all ages.
Areas of study
Oral health promotion, periodontics, tooth conservation.
Career opportunities
Oral health therapist, dental hygienist, dental therapist in private and public sector dental practice in Australia and New Zealand.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Dental Council. Graduates qualify to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an oral health therapist.
Practical experience
A minimum 1,500 hours of practical experience over three years. Practical experience includes simulation practice, patient treatment in public dental clinics, private clinics, residential aged care facilities and block rural placements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information. Note: There are additional incidental costs required for course-specific materials, instruments, equipment and protective clothing.
Essential requirements for admission
Additional selection criteria: Selection is based on your ATAR or equivalent
Important note: There are limited places available for this course. Applicants who receive an unconditional offer must confirm the place and enrol within ten calendar days of the date of the offer letter or the offer will lapse.
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry.
Guaranteed selection rank: This course does not have Guaranteed Entry. The indicative selection rank for domestic students is 90 or higher.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who have completed the nationally accredited courses or equivalent offered through TAFE NSW need to contact the University in the first instance (sfs.faculty@sydney.edu.au) to request a voucher to cover cost of UAC application.
Eligible TAFE qualifications:
- HLT35021 -Certificate III in Dental Assisting (with or without going through scholarship program)
- HLT45021-01 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
- HLT45021-02 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
- HLT65015-01-GR Advanced Diploma Dental Prosthetics
- HLT55118|099345A – Diploma of Dental Technology.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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 2025 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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Global mobility/international experience
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Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
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