Bachelor of Oral Health (BOralH)
Information valid for students commencing 2018
Please refer to: BACHELOR OF DENTAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)
The Bachelor of Oral Health is no longer available.
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2017
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and Biological Science. Minimum entry requirement for international students is rank 96/OP3.
Additional application information
Students should note that completion of all or part of this program does not permit direct entry into the Bachelor of Dental Science.
Dental Board of Australia policy prevents oral health therapists, dental hygienists and dental therapists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. Students are required to provide current status information with respect to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV) and a schedule of immunisations and tuberculosis (TB) screening.
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing clinical work and must complete a nationally accredited First Aid certificate by first semester census date in year 1 and maintain qualification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in years 2 and 3.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Dentistry
Email: dentistry@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 8022
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2017
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and Biological Science. Minimum entry requirement for international students is rank 96/OP3. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 061815M
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Oral Health?
The University of Queensland Dental School is the oldest and most established dental school in Queensland and has been located at Turbot Street, Brisbane since 1941. In late 2014, the School is scheduled to move to the new Oral Health Centre at the UQ Herston campus. The Centre will be Australia's largest and most advanced tertiary oral health facility, combining research, education, training, and specialist expertise in patient care. Teaching facilities will include clinical simulation areas, pre-clinical laboratories, lecture/seminar rooms, and research laboratories.
The BOralH program was the first bachelors degree program for dental auxiliary training to be offered in Australia. It has been fully accredited by the Australian Dental Council and has been considered the benchmark for similar tertiary programs in other Australian universities. This program qualifies graduates to work as oral health therapists, dental therapists, dental hygienists and in health promotion.
What you can study
The first year of study provides students with knowledge in oral biosciences and biomedical foundations in oral health. It emphasises the importance of prevention as a goal and introduces clinical practice. In second year, courses develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed for the care of individual patients. Students apply their knowledge of dental diseases to dental therapy and dental hygiene practice. Third year students extend their clinical experience and focus on the provision of care to groups with special needs, and on oral health for communities and population groups. Throughout the program, courses explore the principles and philosophies underlying health promotion for individuals and the community.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Oral Health.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students are required to complete a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical training throughout the duration of their program which is undertaken at the UQ School of Dentistry. Supervised visits are also made to aged care facilities, primary schools and childcare centres.
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and Biological Science. Minimum entry requirement for international students is rank 96/OP3.
Additional application information
Students should note that completion of all or part of this program does not permit direct entry into the Bachelor of Dental Science.
Dental Board of Australia policy prevents oral health therapists, dental hygienists and dental therapists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. Students are required to provide current status information with respect to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV) and a schedule of immunisations and tuberculosis (TB) screening.
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing clinical work and must complete a nationally accredited First Aid certificate by first semester census date in year 1 and maintain qualification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in years 2 and 3.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and Biological Science. Minimum entry requirement for international students is rank 96/OP3. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Additional application requirements
Early offers may be made to exceptional candidates if applications are received by 31 May. All other applications will continue to be considered for further offers following the final closing date of 31 October.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 061815M
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course (approx $65 annually)
- Debridement (dental) instrument (approx. $275)
- Dental loupes (from $700)
- Dental instruments and equipment including models (approximately $1500).
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $155 renewed every 3 years)
- Laptop computer (value at student's discretion)
- Head-mounted LED light ($400-$700)
- Learn-a-Prep block ($60)
What you can do with a Bachelor of Oral Health
Careers
Graduates will work in positions such as:
- Oral health therapists;
- Dental therapists;
- Dental hygienists; and
- Health promotion.
Some teaching positions in the undergraduate program are occasionally available.
To find out more about where a career in Oral Health can take you, visit the www.uq.edu.au/health/careers
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Dental Hygienists Association of Australia
- Dental & Oral Health Therapist Association of Queensland
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Dental Council
Program rules for the Bachelor of Oral Health
To complete the Bachelor of Oral Health
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Oral Health, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.