Bachelor of Oral Health Science

International: 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.

All undergraduate (Year 12 & Non Year 12): 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. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.

Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Non Year 12 - Work and life experience: Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend.

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: A study score of 30 in any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in Health And Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education 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.

Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend.

Non Year 12 - Work and life experience: Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Non Year 12 - Work and life experience: 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.

Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend.

All undergraduate (Year 12 & Non Year 12): Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement and provide evidence of residence in a regional or rural area if applicable and if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Applicants with relevant work experience may be eligible for extra consideration during the selection process.

Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

After graduation, you could register as an oral health therapist. You could work in dental clinics, community health centres and Indigenous health collectives. You could also work in health promotion, education, research, management and policy development roles. Oral health therapist Provide primary oral health care, including examining and diagnosing dental decay and gum diseases. Provide basic routine dental treatments to patients of all ages, including professional debridement, support behavioural changes, deciduous tooth removal, preventive services and basic restorations/fillings.