Bachelor

Bachelor of Oral Health

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) is a four-year undergraduate degree preparing oral health practitioners with specialised skills in preventive dentistry and community oral health. The program shares the BDS curriculum for Years 2 and 3, providing a strong foundation in dental and health sciences, basic medical sciences, and applied clinical dental practice.

Year 4 diverges from the BDS with dedicated study in Applied Clinical Oral Health Practice and Community Oral Health Practice — both intensive clinical courses totalling 30 credits — ensuring graduates are equipped to deliver high-impact oral health promotion and preventive programmes in Papua New Guinea's communities and primary health care settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Oral Health must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Successful completion of the Science Foundation Year with passes in Chemistry and Biology.
  • Achieve the University's minimum matriculation GPA.
  • Applicants must be medically and physically fit for clinical dental and oral health practice.
  • Non-school leavers with relevant community health or dental experience are encouraged to apply.

Course Structure

Year 2

  • 2.29804Dental & Health Sciences I
  • 2.29805Community Oral Health I
  • 2.29806Applied Clinical Dental Practice I
  • 2.29807Basic Medical Science I

Year 3

  • 2.39804Dental & Health Sciences II
  • 2.39805Community Oral Health II
  • 2.39806Applied Clinical Dental Practice II
  • 2.39807Pharmacology

Year 4

  • 2.49806Applied Clinical Oral Health Practice
  • 2.49807Community Oral Health Practice

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.