Bachelor of Oral Health (BOralH)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2017
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English & one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics (Biological Science recommended).
Additional application information
Students should note that completion of all or part of this program does not permit direct entry into the Bachelor of Dental Science.
Dental Board of Australia policy prevents oral health therapists, dental hygienists and dental therapists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. Students are required to provide serological evidence of their status with respect to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV).
Students are required to complete a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prior to the commencement of second semester of year 1 of the program and to complete a CPR re-certification course prior to the commencement of years 2 and 3. Tuberculosis (TB) screening is also required in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations.
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing clinical work and must also undertake a police check for criminal history.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Dentistry
Email: dentistry@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 8022 or 07 3365 8104
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2017
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English & one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics (Biological Science recommended). View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 034012D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Oral Health?
The University of Queensland Dental School is the oldest and most established dental school in Queensland and has been located at Turbot Street, Brisbane since 1941. In late 2012, the School is scheduled to move to the new Oral Health Centre at the UQ Herston campus. The Centre will be Australia's largest and most advanced tertiary oral health facility, combining research, education, training, and specialist expertise in patient care. Teaching facilities will include clinical simulation areas, pre-clinical laboratories, lecture/seminar rooms, and research laboratories.
The BOralH program was the first bachelors degree program for dental auxiliary training to be offered in Australia. It has been fully accredited by the Australian Dental Council and has been considered the benchmark for similar tertiary programs in other Australian universities. This program qualifies graduates to work as oral health therapists, dental therapists, dental hygienists and in health promotion.
What you can study
The first year of study provides students with foundation knowledge in the health of oral tissues, emphasises the importance of prevention as a goal, and introduces them to clinical practice. In second year, courses develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed for the care of individual patients. Students apply their knowledge of dental diseases to dental therapy and dental hygiene practice. Third year students extend their clinical experience and focus on the provision of care to groups with special needs, and on oral health for communities and population groups. Throughout the program, courses explore the principles and philosophies underlying health promotion for individuals and the community.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Oral Health.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students undertake clinical work at the Oral Health Education Unit (Queensland Health) as well as the UQ Dental School and are allocated to government dental clinics at Yeronga or Holland Park. Supervised visits are also made to aged care facilities, primary schools and childcare centres.
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English & one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics (Biological Science recommended).
Additional application information
Students should note that completion of all or part of this program does not permit direct entry into the Bachelor of Dental Science.
Dental Board of Australia policy prevents oral health therapists, dental hygienists and dental therapists carrying blood-borne viruses from undertaking invasive procedures, the definition of which includes most aspects of clinical dentistry. Students are required to provide serological evidence of their status with respect to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV).
Students are required to complete a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prior to the commencement of second semester of year 1 of the program and to complete a CPR re-certification course prior to the commencement of years 2 and 3. Tuberculosis (TB) screening is also required in accordance with Queensland Health recommendations.
Students are required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing clinical work and must also undertake a police check for criminal history.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English & one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics (Biological Science recommended). View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 034012D
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course (approx $65 annually)
- Police check for criminal history ($45)
What you can do with a Bachelor of Oral Health
Careers
Graduates will work in positions such as:
- Oral health therapists;
- Dental therapists;
- Dental hygienists; and
- Health promotion.
Some teaching positions in the undergraduate program are occasionally available.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Dental Hygienists Association of Australia
- Dental & Oral Health Therapist Association of Queensland
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- AUSTRALIAN DENTAL COUNCIL
Program rules for the Bachelor of Oral Health
To complete the Bachelor of Oral Health
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Oral Health, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #48 from Part A of the BOralH List. Refer to BOralH rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
