UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Oral Health
CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia
About this program
CQU's Bachelor of Oral Health (CB29, Rockhampton campus) equips students to perform preventive and operative dentistry across the lifespan as an evidence-based Oral Health Therapist, including orthodontic support, dental therapy and hygiene services, non-surgical periodontal treatment, and oral disease prevention and health promotion. On completion, graduates are eligible to apply to the Dental Board of Australia for registration as a Dental Practitioner (Oral Health Therapist), working in private dental practices and community settings.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- 144 credits20 units
- all core
- including Research Methods for Health Professionals
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2
- Introduction to Oral Health Therapy (placement unit)
- Oral Anatomy 1 and 2
- Introduction to Oral Disease (placement unit) and Introduction to Oral Health Practice (placement unit)
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
For international applicants: successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or an equivalent overseas senior secondary qualification), an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV (or equivalent), or approved university foundation studies. As an AHPRA-regulated clinical course, ongoing enrolment also requires meeting inherent, health and security requirements for clinical placement.
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