Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) in Dentistry

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• The Dentist and the Patient 1  
• Biomedical Sciences 1  
• The Dentist and the Community 1  
• The Dentist and the Patient 2  
• Biomedical Sciences 2  
• The Dentist and the Community 2 
• Dentistry in the New Zealand Context

• Selection of eligible students for admission to the programme shall be made by the Oral Health Admissions Committee (“the Committee”) whose terms of reference shall be established by the Division of Health Sciences and approved by the Senate.
• Subject to these regulations and the Selection Criteria established by the Committee and approved by the Senate from time to time and published as part of the Guidelines, selection for admission shall be in the discretion of the Committee.

The Division of Health Sciences' Te Kauae Parāoa policy promotes and facilitates equity for Māori students and students from other under-represented groups.  In accordance with this policy, the Selection Criteria may provide for applicants in the following equity groups to be given preference for selection:
 

• Māori
• Resident Indigenous Pacific
• Rural
• Socioeconomic Equity
• Refugee Background

The cost of studying at University of Otago varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$74,439 annually, to study in University of Otago.

If you are considering a career as a dentist, you can look forward to a health profession that provides considerable variety and lifelong learning as you work to maintain your practising standards.

As a graduate there are opportunities for full- or part-time work in New Zealand or overseas, in private general or specialist practice, academic careers, or hospital- or defence-based practice.