La Trobe University
Bachelor of Oral Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLearn how to provide essential oral healthcare with La Trobe's accredited Bachelor of Oral Health Science. Studying in an inter- and intradisciplinary setting, you'll develop your professional practice at Australia's largest rural health school. Develop your understanding of oral health promotion, and the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. Get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria and treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians. Your scope of practice includes dental therapy treatments to patients of all ages.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
I’m an applicant with current or recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Selection criteria
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:
- are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies, or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
- do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.
I’m an applicant with higher education study and/or vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
I’m an applicant with work and life experience
Selection criteria
A study score of 30 in Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in Health And Human Development or any Mathematics equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:
- are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies, or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
- do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Oral Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Dental Hygienist
A Dental Hygienist performs minor dental procedures and assessments on clients. You might work at an oral health clinic, a dental practice or other...
Oral Health Therapist
An Oral Health Therapist works with clients to improve the overall health of their teeth and gums. You might examine patients’ mouths and discuss a...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
