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Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Course coordinator

Timothy Skinner

Location(s)

Bendigo

Course instance contact

Timothy Skinner

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

Yes

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of:

360 core credit points

 

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Communicate and engage with other health professionals in a professional and responsible manner
2.
Critically review and analyse problems in dental science to formulate evidence based solutions
3.
Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in health related contexts
4.
Evaluate strategies for oral disease prevention, health maintenance and health promotion for individuals and the community as a whole
5.
Demonstrate basic operative dental skills in a simulated clinical environment

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities

Industry informed curriculum

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Internal course relationships

Nested

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry/Master of Dentistry

External pathways

External pathways into this course