Overview

Oral health practitioners are skilled clinicians who examine and treat diseases of periodontal tissues and teeth. They perform restorative and periodontal care with a primary focus on early diagnosis and treatment. Their role includes the promotion of positive oral health and preventive dental practices in the community.

Charles Sturt University developed the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) in cooperation with the Australian Dental Council, the Australian Dental Association, local dentists, oral health practitioners and senior consultants to ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge for successful practice.

Key facts

Develop your practical skills in our state-of-the-art simulation clinic, dental technology/clinical support laboratory, biodental science learning suite and anatomy teaching facilities.

If you’re studying at the Holmesglen Institute's Chadstone campus, you'll have access to a world-class oral health simulation facility.

Charles Sturt University has five dental and oral health clinics across our Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga campuses.

These clinics are open to patients from the local community and will provide some of your first professional training. You could undertake placements at any Charles Sturt University clinic during your course, working under the supervision of qualified practitioners.

Career opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

Dental hygienist

Dental therapist

Oral health therapist

Oral health practitioner

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Indigenous Australian Health

Psychology and Society in Oral Health

Pathological Basis of Human Disease

Public Oral Health

Oral Health Promotion

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wagga, Australia
Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Dentistry Health Sciences View 190 other Bachelors in Health Sciences 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: 077426D

A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.

Charles Sturt Undergraduate Certificate of Health Studies with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0

Charles Sturt Diploma of General Studies OR Charles Sturt Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation (with a minimum GPA of 4.0)

Successful completion of the CSU Connections – First Nations Direct Entry Program

Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher), gaining a minimum GPA of 4.0.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44560 AUD / year

≈ 44560 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14496 AUD / year

≈ 14496 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic student fees: Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS)

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Scholarships Information

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Disciplines

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