Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Oral health is vital for our general health. By successfully completing this oral health degree you can practise as an oral health therapist.
NZ$13,867
inc GST
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Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
NZ$13,867
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Register as an Oral Health Therapist
Graduates can register with the Dental Council of New Zealand as an oral health therapist, enabling professional practice.
Provide oral health care
Assess, diagnose, manage, and deliver treatment and preventive care for patients within the oral health therapy scope.
Oral health promotion
Plan, evaluate, resource, and implement oral health education and promotion initiatives within communities.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health) at AUT is designed to prepare you to become an oral health therapist. This degree covers oral health assessment, diagnosis, management, treatment, and preventive care, providing practical experience through simulation labs, clinical placements, and community projects. Graduates are eligible to register with the Dental Council of New Zealand and can work in both public and private healthcare environments, as well as oral health education and promotion.
Course Content
- Oral health assessment and diagnosis
- Treatment and preventive care in oral health
- Oral health promotion projects in the community
- Clinical experience at AUT’s oral health clinic and external clinics
- Human body systems and anatomy
- Healthcare systems and practice
- Knowledge enquiry and communication
- Integrated and pre-clinical human body systems
- Pharmacology for professional practice
- Oral biology and pathology
- Research methods and enquiry
- Health law, policy, and professional ethics
- Pre-clinical and clinical education
- Work-integrated learning and community placements
Entry Requirements
University Entrance or equivalent
Capability to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
English language IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall and all bands 6.5 or higher (if applicable)
Preference given to applicants with Biology and one subject from a list including Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira.
Build towards these roles
Oral health therapist (in district health boards, private, general, or specialist practice)Oral health promotion rolesHealth educationRoles within community oral health clinics
Build skills in these industries
Oral HealthHealthcareAllied Health
