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

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

Teaching Location

Herston, St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Oral Health.

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

Web: http://www.dentistry.uq.edu.au

Duration

3 Years full-time

Commencing 2018

Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

48

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

Teaching Location

Herston, St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Oral Health.

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 apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web: http://www.dentistry.uq.edu.au

Enquire online

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.
Opportunities exist for graduates wishing to undertake a research career.
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.