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Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)

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Course details

Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
NZQF Level 7

About the 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 requirements

If 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 Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori 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.

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

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Overseas dental qualifications don't provide any Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards AUT's Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health) in New Zealand. This is because dental degrees vary significantly between countries in terms of curriculum, clinical training and regulatory requirements.

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Biology, Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, Design and Visual Communication, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Painting, Social Studies, Technology, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira

English language requirements

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

English language requirements

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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