ORAL20003 Oral Health Sciences 2

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is ORAL20003 hard?

ORAL20003: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Deeper oral health science for clinical work, including local anaesthesia, pharmacology and a group research project.

After it you can

What you need first

100 points from ORAL10001, ORAL10003, ORAL10005

Take in the same semester or earlier

ORAL20005

What it leads to

Careers

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

How it’s assessed

Tests 20%, Final exam 50%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 15%

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Quick answers

When is ORAL20003 offered?
Runs in 2026: Year-long: Semester 1 and Semester 2, one enrolment.
What do I need before taking ORAL20003?
Needs 100 points from ORAL10001, ORAL10003, ORAL10005. Must be taken before or alongside it: ORAL20005.
Does ORAL20003 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Final exam 50%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 15%.
Can I take ORAL20003 as breadth?
No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
What can I take after ORAL20003?
2 subjects need it first, for example ORAL30001, ORAL30002.
Can I rate ORAL20003?
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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