Bachelor of Oral Health

About the course

CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Oral Health prepares you to provide preventive and operative oral healthcare for patients across the lifespan. You’ll develop practical skills and clinical knowledge to support assessment, treatment and oral health promotion in community and clinical settings. This on-campus undergraduate degree is designed for those seeking professional practice in oral health as part of the dentistry workforce. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia as a Dental Practitioner – Oral Health Therapist. Career opportunities include roles delivering preventive and operative care, patient education and oral health promotion. Employment may be found in private general and specialist dental practices as well as community-based oral health services, supporting individuals and populations across diverse age groups. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Living Costs in Rockhampton**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 20 - 26	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 441 - 583	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 674 - 891
Transportation (Daily) A$ 10 - 14	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 363 - 480

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)