Overview

Oral health therapists are experts in diagnosing, treating and preventing oral disease in patients of all ages. They are registered independent dental practitioners, skilled in various dental treatments, including deciduous tooth removals, some fillings and periodontal therapy. Oral health therapists promote oral health, encourage healthy oral hygiene behaviours and prevent oral disease.

In this Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy) course from Curtin University , you’ll learn how to communicate with a diverse group of patients, develop public health initiatives, change behaviours and manage oral and dental diseases.

Throughout your studies, you’ll complete various placements, collaborating with dentists and other healthcare professionals to address the oral health needs of individual patients.

Upon graduating, you’ll have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to commence your career as an oral health therapist.

Careers

Oral health therapist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Techniques of Oral Health Therapy.

Professional Health Practice

Biomedical Science

Oral Health Therapy

Human Structure and Function

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline:

For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date.

All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Dentistry Health Sciences View 23 other Bachelors in Dentistry in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 074565F

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or

Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

This course has a minimum ATAR of 80

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

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Tuition Fees

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48516 AUD / year

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11100 AUD / year

≈ 11100 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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