Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications

• University Entrance or equivalent
• Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
• Preference will be given to applicants with Biology and one subject from Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira

Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in NZ will be required to meet IELTS requirements.

If there is a large number of applicants for a limited number of places, a selection process may be undertaken. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest rank score or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field. Where required by external health registration authorities, applicants may also be prioritised based on health workforce needs, and considerations relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and inclusion.

Indicative rank score

This degree is in high demand. The indicative rank scores below are a guide – they don't guarantee entry. Calculate your rank score

• NCEA: 220
• CAIE: 290
• IB: 30

High achievement early admission

If you're a high-achieving student, you may receive a provisional offer of place before your Year 13 results are released. A provisional offer is subject to meeting:

• University Entrance requirements
• The indicative rank score for your programme
• Any other programme-specific requirements

To be considered, you'll need to have achieved one of the following in Year 12:

• NCEA: Level 2 endorsed with Excellence
• CIE: An A grade in three subjects at AS level
• IB: A predicted score in your Principal's Predicted Score Report that meets the indicative rank score for your programme

If you have qualifications from another country

International student entry requirements

Overseas dental qualifications don't provide any Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards AUT's Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health) in New Zealand. This is because dental degrees vary significantly between countries in terms of curriculum, clinical training and regulatory requirements.

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Biology, Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, Design and Visual Communication, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Painting, Social Studies, Technology, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

English language requirements

Fitness to practise and placement requirements

This programme has a fitness to practise and placement component. Find out what that means for you