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The window to your body's health.
Oral health affects everyone every day - and normally most people don't think about it. Good oral health allows you to speak, smile, kiss, smell, taste, and chew with self-assurance.
The University of Otago's Bachelor of Oral Health is an exciting three-year degree programme at New Zealand's only Faculty of Dentistry, delivering excellent and innovative education in oral health.
Entry is competitive. To be admitted to the programme, applicants must be eligible to attend university, and should have attained a satisfactory standard in NCEA Level 3 biology or a recognised equivalent.
Online applications can be made to the Health Sciences Admissions Office website from early August, and close on 15 September of the year preceding enrolment. Late applications may be considered.
Graduates will meet the requirements for registration as an oral health therapist.
There is a high demand for oral health graduates. Employment opportunities include working in private dental practices, specialist practices, community-based clinics,
Graduates will also be able to apply knowledge about health and disease to health promotion in education, community development, and public policy.
Postgraduate study and research opportunities include the Master of Oral Health (MOH), Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc), Master of Public Health (MPH), and PhD degrees, as well as postgraduate diplomas.