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Overview
Overview
Oral hygienists focus on the prevention of oral disease and the maintenance of good oral hygiene.
The Oral Health Sciences programme at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to address and improve the oral health needs of patients and communities. You will learn how to deliver appropriate oral hygiene services in a wide range of settings, like schools, private practices, academia, research, community health centres, sales and marketing, and military health.
Oral hygienists work in the government sector, universities, private surgeries, private companies, and research institutions.
Wits is one of few oral health training institutes in South Africa and has a reputation for producing world-class dental professionals. You can also pursue postgraduate studies once you’ve completed the programme.
Career Opportunities
Oral Hygienists work in community, industrial, private practice and public service clinics.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Anatomy
- Oral Biology and Physiology for Dental Auxiliaries
- Fundamentals of Clinical Oral Health
- Behavioural and Social Sciences for Dental Auxiliaries
- Oral Microbiology for Dental Auxiliaries
- Oral Pathology for Dental Auxiliaries
- Second year
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Dentistry Health Sciences View 49 other Masters in Health Sciences in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- English Home Language OR First Additional Language
- Level 4
- Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science
- Level 4
- Mathematics
- Level 4
- Maths Literacy
- Level 7
Tuition Fee
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International
5074 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5074 USD per year and a duration of 36 months. -
National
2537 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2537 USD per year and a duration of 36 months.
R47810
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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