Courses


Bachelor of Dental Science

Dentistry PhotoDuration: 5 years, full-time
Study Mode: On campus
Campus: Orange, NSW

The Bachelor of Dental Science leads to registration as a dental practitioner in all Australian states and territories.

Students will undertake intense clinical practice sessions using simulation equipment in purpose built facilities. In addition they will engage in clinical practice at a variety of sites including university, community, rural and metropolitan clinics to gain optimal professional experience.

Years one and two have a strong focus on core biomedical and dental sciences. Foundation theoretical materials will be presented in lecture style, but small group seminars and case based interactions will feature throughout the curriculum. Years three to five focus on understanding the medical, dental, social and community context of dental clinical practice.



Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene)

Duration: 3 years, full-time
Study Mode: On campus
Campus: Wagga Wagga, NSW

Qualified dental therapists are clinicians that examine and treat diseases of the teeth in children and adolescents through primary to secondary school. 

Dental hygienists are clinicians that assist dentists in the treatment of patients. They provide skilled preventive services to all patient age groups. Although hygienists work in collaboration with a dentist to determine treatment therapies for each patient, they work independently to deliver these services.

Students will gain clinical experience and begin to develop hand skills in their first year, preparing them for extended clinical practice in their third year. The program offers students the opportunity to undertake clinical placements in a mixture of generalist and specialist disciplines in university, community, rural and metropolitan clinics.

During years one and two, there will be a strong focus on core biomedical and oral sciences. Foundation theoretical materials will be presented in lecture style but small group seminars and case based interactions will feature throughout the curriculum. Years two and three focus on understanding the medical, dental, social and community context of dental hygiene or dental therapy clinical practice.



Admission requirements

To enrol in the Bachelor of Dental Science or Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene), applicants need to:

Bachelor of Dental Science applicants are also required to:

Number of places available each year

Accreditation

Accreditation for new courses occurs on an annual basis just prior to commencement of the new academic year.  The first year of our Bachelor of Dental Science and Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene) achieved accreditation and we are looking forward to welcoming the Australian Dental Council back for the second year of these courses.

Scholarships 

There are many accessible scholarships available at CSU to assist you with your study.