Course overview
Oral health therapists are experts in diagnosing, treating and preventing oral disease in clients of all ages. They are registered dental practitioners, skilled in treatments including deciduous tooth removals, select fillings and periodontal therapy.
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In this course you will develop the expertise to provide various clinical dental services and promote oral health.
Career outcomes
In Australia, roles for dental hygienists, technicians and therapists are expected to grow by more than 20% by 2035.¹
Careers
- Oral health therapist
- Oral health researcher
- Oral health educator
Industries
- Dental practice
- Hospital
- Government and community health
- Tertiary education
- Aged care and residential care
¹ÌýSource: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the . Graduates are eligible for professional recognition by the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association, and the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia.
Why study at Curtin?
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Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for professional recognition by the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association and the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia.
Accredited course
This course is accredited by the Australian Dental Council and the Dental Board of Australia.
Hear from our students
"The practical side of the course was the most enjoyable. We had a great balance between working with children to develop our therapy skills, and with adults to build on our hygiene and adult scope of practice. I’m beginning my career as an oral health therapist, equipped with strong clinical and patient management skills I developed throughout my studies."
Kimberly Bransby
Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)
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Course structure
You will learn how to communicate with clients, to manage oral and dental diseases and encourage healthy behaviours. You'll also learn how to develop public health initiatives in oral health.
During your studies, you’ll complete several clinical placements, collaborating with dentists and other professionals to address the oral health needs of clients.
Upon graduating, you’ll have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to commence your career in oral health therapy.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please read the inherent requirements before applying for admission.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our .
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
I am an domestic student
See entry requirement details for domestic students.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
80
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
8
HKDSE
18
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
30
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
70
WAUFP (CPS)
59
India (CBSE and ISC) %
70%
India (HSC) %
71%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
8
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Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$48,516*
Total indicative course fee
$145,548*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$55,792*
Total indicative course fee
$167,376*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.Ìý
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
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