Bachelor of Oral Health
University of Sydney
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^ The annual tuition fees listed are indicative fees for study in Year 1, in the 2024 calendar year only. Fees are based on a full-time student enrolment load of 48 credit points per year, or 1.0 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load for the year is more or less than 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ. Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each calendar year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year. For students enrolling in a combined degree, in most cases a single course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are selected in each of the two qualifications (eg a B Arts and B Laws). Importantly, the indicative tuition fee listed for Year 1, 2024 is subject to annual review and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree. The tuition fee structure is different for double degrees where a bachelor degree is combined with a postgraduate degree (eg D Medicine or D Dental Medicine, B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine)).
About
Oral health therapy students graduate with dual qualifications in dental hygiene and dental therapy. There is a strong focus on developing skills to prevent disease and manage oral health conditions with an adult restorative scope of practice.
When you study to be an oral health therapist, you will work closely with professional dental practitioners and learn to perform a range of preventive and minor restorative tasks, educate the community on self-care oral health practices, and provide evidence-based oral health therapy methods for treating patients of all ages.
Areas of study
Oral health promotion, periodontics, tooth conservation.
Career opportunities
Oral health therapist, dental hygienist, dental therapist in private and public sector dental practice in Australia and New Zealand.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Dental Council. Graduates qualify to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an oral health therapist.
Practical experience
A minimum 1,500 hours of practical experience over three years. Practical experience includes simulation practice, patient treatment in public dental clinics, private clinics, residential aged care facilities and block rural placements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information. Note: There are additional incidental costs required for course-specific materials, instruments, equipment and protective clothing.
Essential requirements for admission
Additional selection criteria: Selection is based on your ATAR or equivalent
Important note: There are limited places available for this course. Applicants who receive an unconditional offer must confirm the place and enrol within ten calendar days of the date of the offer letter or the offer will lapse.
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry.
Guaranteed selection rank (Domestic students): This course does not have Guaranteed Entry. The indicative selection rank for domestic students is 90 or higher.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who have completed TAFE certificate III in Dental Assistance who wish to be considered under the Gadigal Program need to submit their UAC application along with a separate Gadigal Program application directly to the University. For more information on the Gadigal application process call the Mana Yura Student Support Team on (02) 8627 8619 or email support.gadigal@sydney.edu.au
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) courses are short, on-demand and workshop-supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. Zero credit point OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) will be required to take 12 credit points of OLE units during their studies.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.