BachelorRecommended

Bachelor of Oral Health in Therapy and Hygiene

Charles Sturt University

Wagga Wagga, Australia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year degree preparing oral health therapists and hygienists for clinical practice.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Oral Health in Therapy and Hygiene. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

Oral health therapist in public and private dental clinics
research
health promotion

Curriculum

Three-year
192-credit-point degree. Core subjects cover introduction to clinical practice
oral health sciences
community oral health
oral health promotion
anatomy and physiology
psychology and society in oral health
advanced oral health science and research
and a progression of oral health clinical practice subjects.

Entry requirements

Academic

Australian Year 12 (HSC) or equivalent at or above the course ATAR (55 to 90 by course)
Or a Certificate III or IV
Half of a Diploma
Two university subjects
A tertiary preparation course or STAT
Health and veterinary courses are competitive and add course-specific requirements.

Accepted academic background

Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent overseas secondary qualification at or above the course ATAR, Or Certificate III/IV, Diploma, 2+ university subjects or other post-secondary study, Selection is competitive and course-specific (Admissions Procedure and handbook 2027 course pages)

Language tests

IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Genuine Student Supporting Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$44,928 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$1,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Wagga Wagga
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science and Health
Department	School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	192
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
11 Jun 2027
209 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.