UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
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. Oral health practitioners are skilled clinicians who examine and treat diseases of periodontal tissues and teeth. They perform restorative and periodontal care with a primary focus on early diagnosis and treatment.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- IKC100Essential set > Core subject: Indigenous Australian Health
- DOH218Oral Health Sciences 2B
- DOH104Introduction to Clinical Practice
- BMS181Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
- DOH215Public Oral Health
- DOH207Oral Health Clinical Practice 2A
- DOH117Oral Health Sciences 1A
- DOH209Applied Oral Health Psychology and Research
- DOH308Community Oral Health
- DOH314Oral Health Clinical Practice 3
- BMS182Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- DOH118Oral Health Sciences 1B
- DOH233Pathological Basis of Oral and Systemic Disease
- DOH216Oral Health Promotion
- DOH306Advanced Oral Health Science and Research
- DOH217Oral Health Sciences 2A
- DOH208Oral Health Clinical Practice 2B
- DOH106Psychology and Society in Oral Health
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Minimum ATAR: 70 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. Successful applicants are encouraged to obtain a senior first aid certificate prior to commencing the course. Prior to commencement of the first placement, students will also be required to provide evidence of their immunisation and vaccination status, and a completed Working with Children Check . Please note: Students will be required to purchase instruments at the beginning of Years 1 and 2 of this course. The approx. cost of these instruments is $2000 (Yr 1) and $1500 (Yr 2). There may also be some contingency simulation costs incurred throughout the course under certain circumstances (e.g. replacement teeth, damaged equipment replacement). Offerings: All
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