ORAL10001 Society and Health 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- 15% group work
Is ORAL10001 hard?
ORAL10001: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How social factors shape oral and general health, and what that means for working with patients and communities.
After it you can
- Explain social causes of poor oral health
- Communicate well with diverse patients
- Build a portfolio of reflective work
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- ORAL20001 Health Promotion 2
- ORAL20003 Oral Health Sciences 2
- ORAL20005 Oral Health Practice 2
- ORAL30001 Oral Health Therapy Research
- ORAL30002 Oral Health Practice 3
How it’s assessed
Projects 35%, Assignments 50%, Presentations 15%
Student reviews and ratings
No student reviews yet — be the first to rate it.
Taken this subject? Rate it anonymously (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Rate ORAL10001
Quick answers
- When is ORAL10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Year-long: Semester 1 and Semester 2, one enrolment.
- What do I need before taking ORAL10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ORAL10001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 35%, Assignments 50%, Presentations 15%.
- Can I take ORAL10001 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after ORAL10001?
- 5 subjects need it first, for example ORAL20001, ORAL20003, ORAL20005, ORAL30001.
- Can I rate ORAL10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
Always confirm in the official Handbook.
PickMySubjects is a free, unofficial planner made by a UniMelb graduate.