The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Oral Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAs a Bachelor of Oral Health student you'll develop all the scientific, theoretical and clinical skills to practice in oral health therapy — which includes careers as both dental hygienist and dental therapist. You will learn alongside dental students at the Melbourne Dental School in a high-tech clinical setting. You will also have the opportunity to undertake placements in metropolitan clinics and rural areas. You will learn from a clinical teaching team including active practitioners and world-leading academics who bring international leadership, research and policy expertise to the degree.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites:
These are the subjects (with minimum scores) you must have completed to be eligible for entry to this course:
- Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in one of Biology or Chemistry.
English Language Proficiency:
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. You can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways:
- If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here.
- If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic), or Cambridge English (CAE).
Prerequisites:
These are the subjects (with minimum scores) you must have completed to be eligible for entry to this course:
- Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in one of Biology or Chemistry.
English Language Proficiency:
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. You can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways:
- If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here.
- If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic), or Cambridge English (CAE).
Course fees
$212,256
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 The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.
