Bachelor of Oral Hygiene (BOH)

University of Pretoria

Bachelor's degree

Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences

Study Programme Details

City: Pretoria

Country: South Africa

Admission Sessions: Summer Session

Study Format: Full Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

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Programme Type

Bachelor's degree

Duration

36 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Embark on a transformative journey with Oral Hygiene at the University of Pretoria, a three-year degree program seamlessly integrating basic medical and dental subjects. From the inception of your studies, theory and practice harmoniously come together, laying the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of oral health.

Overview

The latter half of the first year at Oral Hygiene from the University of Pretoria is dedicated to immersive training in the pre-clinical training ward. Starting from the second year, students actively engage with patients in the state-of-the-art Oral and Dental Hospital. This hands-on experience encompasses various aspects, including patient education, oral hygiene instruction, teeth polishing and scaling, fluoride application, fissure-sealing agents application, and more. Students also gain proficiency in certain restorations and local anesthesia administration.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students for 2024 must meet the following minimum requirements:

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 4
Mathematics: 4
Physical Sciences: 4
APS (NSC/IEB): 25

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Academic competency in oral health
Anatomy
Pharmacology
Physiology
Microbiology and immunology
Oral biology
First aid
Odontology
Orthodontics
Periodontolow

the fee of course is R67000 per anumm

Future Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Oral Hygiene program at the University of Pretoria are well-equipped for diverse career outcomes. Whether excelling as oral hygienists, contributing to community health education, or driving dental research, our alumni positively impact oral health on local and global scales.