English Language Proficiency. An Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.
A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
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Successful completion of at least two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
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A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
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50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
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A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Charles Sturt University developed the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) in cooperation with the Australian Dental Council, the Australian Dental Association, local dentists, oral health practitioners and senior consultants to ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge for successful practice.
Exceptional employment outcomes
Our oral health and dental science graduates have excellent employment rates. More than 93 per cent of our graduates find jobs within four months of graduating (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018).
Outstanding facilities
Develop your practical skills in our state-of-the-art simulation clinic, dental technology/clinical support laboratory, biodental science learning suite and anatomy teaching facilities. If you’re studying at the Holmesglen Institute's Chadstone campus, you'll have access to a world-class oral health simulation facility.
Authentic experience
Charles Sturt University has five dental and oral health clinics across our Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga campuses. These clinics are open to patients from the local community and will provide some of your first professional training. You could undertake placements at any Charles Sturt University clinic during your course, working under the supervision of qualified practitioners.
Leading academics
Our academic team is committed to providing high-quality teaching and service to students and to rural and regional communities. You'll benefit from small class sizes and learn from dedicated and experienced academics and guest lecturers.
Study options
Charles Sturt University offers this degree full-time over three years at our Wagga Wagga campus, or you can study the first two years of your course at the Holmesglen Institute's Chadstone campus in Melbourne. If you are enrolled at the Holmesglen Institute, you'll undertake lectures and pre-clinical training in Years 1 and 2 at Holmesglen, with some clinical training at Wagga Wagga. Towards the end of your degree, you may be able to apply to embark on a short study tour to Cambodia.
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Oral health therapy is a rapidly developing profession providing rewarding and diverse career paths. Most students know if they have a graduate position by December of their final year of study.
Gain professional registration
As soon as you graduate from the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene), you can register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Explore diverse opportunities
Pursue a career in general or specialist dental practice, public sector dental health, Australian defence forces (Army, Navy or Air Force), hospital dental clinics, education or research.
Work at any destination
Demand for oral health practitioners is particularly high in rural and regional areas; however, you could also work in any metropolitan area or internationally.
OSHC: 559 $ AUD per year
