Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)

Yes, this course is accredited by the Australian Dental Council and the Dental Board of Australia. Graduates are eligible for professional recognition by the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association and the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia.

During your studies, you'll complete several clinical placements, collaborating with dentists and other professionals to address the oral health needs of clients. You will develop practical skills in providing clinical dental services, working with both children and adults to build therapy, hygiene and adult scope of practice skills.

Yes, to undertake fieldwork placements you must meet the following requirements: Student declaration, AHPRA registration, Criminal record screening and clearance, Immunisation, First aid, Hand hygiene, Manual handling, and Communicable diseases requirements.

You must meet Curtin's English language requirements. For this course, the IELTS Academic requirement is a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components — Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening — with an Overall band score of 7. Other accepted English tests and qualifications may also be considered.

Graduates can pursue careers as oral dental hygienists, oral health researchers, and oral health educators across industries such as dental practice, hospitals, government and community health, tertiary education, and aged care and residential care. In Australia, roles for dental hygienists, technicians and therapists are expected to grow by more than 20% by 2035.