Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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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.
If you successfully complete the Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health) you can register as an oral health therapist with the Dental Council of New Zealand. Graduates provide oral health assessment, diagnosis, management, treatment and preventive care for patients within the oral health therapy scope of practice.
You gain experience in our oral health simulation laboratory, and clinical experience at AUT’s oral health clinic and community oral health clinics in Auckland and around New Zealand. You also work on oral health promotion projects in communities around Auckland and gain valuable workplace experience in the field of oral health. You can study oral health at AUT's North Campus or via distance learning in Te Tai Tokerau (through a live online platform and local classes).
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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
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 there is a large number of applicants for a limited number of places, a selection process may be undertaken. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest rank score or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field. Where required by external health registration authorities, applicants may also be prioritised based on health workforce needs, and considerations relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and inclusion.
Indicative rank score
This degree is in high demand. The indicative rank scores below are a guide – they don't guarantee entry. Calculate your rank score
- NCEA: 220
- CAIE: 290
- IB: 30
High achievement early admission
If you're a high-achieving student, you may receive a provisional offer of place before your Year 13 results are released. A provisional offer is subject to meeting:
- University Entrance requirements
- The indicative rank score for your programme
- Any other programme-specific requirements
To be considered, you'll need to have achieved one of the following in Year 12:
- NCEA: Level 2 endorsed with Excellence
- CIE: An A grade in three subjects at AS level
- IB: A predicted score in your Principal's Predicted Score Report that meets the indicative rank score for your programme
If you have qualifications from another country
International student entry requirements
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
Fitness to practise and placement requirements
This programme has a fitness to practise and placement component. Find out what that means for you