Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Science
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Enhance your clinical practice by offering oral health assessments, treatments, management and prevention for adult patients.
Course overview
Develop specialised knowledge and skills to advance a career in oral health. With the Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Science, students can unlock advanced career opportunities by delivering adult therapy as part of clinical practice.
Studies involve courses in dental and health sciences, as well as clinical placements. A significant portion of the program also involves clinical placement, where students work as part of a dental team under the guidance of a clinic mentor. Sharpen oral health skills and expand knowledge in restorative dentistry and oral health-related issues.
The program provides dental and oral health therapists with an expanded career pathway, offering treatments and interventions designed to address common dental issues in adults.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Science, students must earn 24 units.
Work Integrated Learning
- Clinical Practice (Adult Therapy) IV OH (12 units)
Core course
- Dental and Health Science (Adult Therapy) IV OH (12 units)
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following combinations of minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission:
- A completed Bachelor of Oral Health (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution.
- A completed Diploma in Dental Therapy (or equivalent).
- A completed Certificate in Dental Therapy (or equivalent).
Qualifications must lead to registration as a dental therapist or oral health therapist and must include dental therapy restorative skills as part of the curriculum.
Applicants must provide all information listed below:
- Evidence of current AHPRA registration.
- Current radiography licence.
- Professional qualifications.
- Comprehensive CV and details of work experience.
- Personal competency statement.
- Contact details for two referees.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This program offers those who are already qualified as oral health therapists a broader range of career opportunities in oral health.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual tuition fee in 2026: $25,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 units (normally four courses) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.
