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Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (Oral Hygiene) | Wits

APS Required

38 points

University

Wits University

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language Level 4
Mathematics Level 4 OR Maths Literacy Level 7
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences Level 4

The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a Composite Index (CI) score to guide applicant selection. This includes:

Your matric academic results for five subjects:
English, Mathematics, best of Physical Sciences/Life
Sciences and the best two other subjects. We consider
the percentage achieved, not the symbol. The average
of the five subjects carries a 60% weighting.
National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores. The average of
the NBT scores carries a 40% weighting.

All applicants must write the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) or the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme (GEPP), as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.

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Career Prospects

Dental Hygienist: Provide preventive dental care by cleaning teeth, taking X-rays, applying fluoride treatments, and educating patients on oral hygiene practices. Dental hygienists work in dental clinics, private practices, and public health settings.
Oral Health Educator: Develop and deliver educational programmes on oral health to various communities, schools, and organisations to promote good dental practices and prevent oral diseases. Oral health educators work in community health centres, schools, and public health organisations.
Dental Therapist: Perform a range of dental procedures including fillings, extractions, and preventative care, focusing on treating and managing oral health issues. Dental therapists work in dental practices, community health clinics, and public health settings.
Dental Practice Manager: Oversee the operations of a dental practice, including managing staff, handling patient relations, and ensuring efficient practice management. Dental practice managers work in dental clinics and private practices.
Public Health Officer: Work on public health initiatives related to oral health, including conducting research, developing policies, and implementing programmes aimed at improving oral health at the community or population level. Public health officers work for government health departments, non-profit organisations, and academic institutions.

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