By successfully completing this oral health degree, you’ll become a dual-trained oral health practitioner. This means you can register as a dental hygienist and a dental therapist with the Dental Council of New Zealand.
You’ll gain experience in AUT’s oral health simulation laboratory, and clinical experience at our on-campus oral health clinic and Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS) clinics. You’ll also work on oral health promotion projects in communities around Auckland.
Key features:
- You can apply to register as a dental hygienist and dental therapist if you successfully graduate
- This qualification is recognised in Australia
- You’ll design and implement oral health promotion projects
- Te Ara Hauora Maori papers: You can select Maori health papers if you want to develop the skills to work more effectively with Maori.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act)
- Police clearance
- Applicants with two or more years of secondary and/or tertiary education outside New Zealand must meet IELTS requirements and may be interviewed.
Selection Criteria
- Preference will be given to applicants with the highest level of academic achievement and/or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field.
- Interview may be required
- Biology, Physical Education and one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Arts, Media Studies, Social Studies.
Career Opportunities
Once you’re registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand, you could work in:
- District health boards (DHBs)
- Private, general or specialist practice
- Oral health promotion
- Education sector