Oral Health
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Oral Health Science
Length
2.5 years full-time (including a summer semester); not available part-time
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course qualifies students to register as dental hygienists and dental therapists. It has a strong focus on public oral health in rural and regional Victoria. Dental therapists work alongside dentists, dental assistant and specialists to provide care to children and adolescents and young adults. Dental hygienists provide care to people of all ages.
Course structure
Students undertake a number of subjects in common with nursing, public health, social work and pharmacy students. Specific oral health and health science subjects are taught in the first two years to help underpin the theoretical and clinical practice of oral health. Students complete pre-clinical and clinical oral health subjects over the six semesters of the course. They gain clinical experience working with a variety of patients, primarily in public health settings in rural areas.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Dental therapy, oral health, dental hygiene, dentistry
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlAdditional costs (AUD)
Approximate costs include: Clinical coat - A$80, uniforms - A$160, safety glasses - A$15, name badge - A$8.50. These may be purchased from any supplier and become students' personal property.
Middle Band
Applicants are selected in the middle band based on relevant employment or work experience, La Trobe University's Regional Bonus Scheme, and criteria associated with VTAC's Special Entry Access Scheme.
Selection
ENTER: 84.05
Extra requirements
We recommend all applicants with relevant work experience complete and submit a VTAC Pi form. Non-Year 12 applicants must also complete the UMAT.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 25 in English (any) or 30 in English (ESL), and at least 25 in Biology, Chemistry, or Physical Education.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates may work as pracitioners in private clinics, the Royal Dental Hospital, Community Health Centres, and in school dental clinics across Victoria, as well as in research, education, management, community health and policy development roles. There is an increasing demand for people employed in these occupations, and many job opportunities in both metropolitan and rural Victoria.
Professional recognition
Accredited with the Australian Dental Council.
Contact information
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Future Students Centre:
T 1300 135 045
E study@latrobe.edu.au
Department of Oral Health:
T (03) 5444 7417
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover