Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)

Bachelor

Oral health is vital for our general health. By successfully completing this oral health degree you can practise as an oral health therapist.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

AK3113

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$12,400 total

International Fees

$45,600 per year / $46,746 total

About this course

Oral health is vital for our general health. By successfully completing this oral health degree you can practise as an oral health therapist.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications

University Entrance or equivalent
Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
Preference will be given to applicants with Biology and one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Maori or Te Reo Rangatira

Ranking of applicants will occur. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest level of academic achievement and/or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field.

Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in NZ will be required to meet IELTS requirements.

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English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

English language requirements

Study locations

North Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

By successfully completing this degree you can register as an oral health therapist with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

Your qualification is recognised in Australia.

You could work in:

District health boards (DHBs)
Private, general or specialist practice
Oral health promotion
Education sector

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