ORAL10005 Oral Health Practice 1

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 37.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
• About 12.5 class hours a week

Is ORAL10005 hard?

ORAL10005: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%, You must pass the exam on its own, 1 other hurdle task, 12.5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

First clinical skills in oral health, practised in simulation labs before you treat patients. Attendance at every session is required.

After it you can

• Perform basic preventive procedures
• Pass a structured clinical exam
• Act safely and professionally in clinic

What you need first

None

Take in the same semester or earlier

ORAL10003

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

Careers

Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer

How it’s assessed

Projects 30%, Final exam 70%, Participation 0%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is ORAL10005 offered?

Runs in 2026: Year-long: Semester 1 and Semester 2, one enrolment.

What do I need before taking ORAL10005?

No prerequisites. Must be taken before or alongside it: ORAL10003.

Does ORAL10005 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Projects 30%, Final exam 70%, Participation 0%.

How many class hours a week does ORAL10005 have?

12.5 h a week in class

Can I take ORAL10005 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

What can I take after ORAL10005?

5 subjects need it first, for example ORAL20001, ORAL20003, ORAL20005, ORAL30001.

Can I rate ORAL10005?

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

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