Bachelor of Oral Health Science

The Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences is a three years degree that you can complete in 2.5 years because the course is fast tracked with a Summer Semester. The course focuses on oral health promotion and the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. You learn how to independently treat patients from all ages. Together with other (dental) health professionals you will contribute to better oral health and general health for all communities. You'll have access to our new on-campus simulation facilities to practise your skills in contemporary minimally invasive dentistry, oral health practice, special needs dentistry, physiology, pharmacology and communication, before being introduced to your clinical placement at the start of the second year. You will treat patients under supervision of enthusiastic and experienced clinicians. Your Summer Semester is an exciting period in your study, in which you participate in enriching workshops, interdisciplinary (oral) health projects, clinical discussions with dentists and other health professionals, aged care and other elective international, regional or rural placement opportunities. It is important to develop excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow you to build long-lasting relationships with patients and/or communities. You will track your personal and professional growth in a digital portfolio, which you can maintain after graduation, to record your continuing professional development. Before starting this degree 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. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.[089313C]