Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,000
(c. USD33,480.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This dynamic program offers a cutting-edge, patient-focused approach within a nurturing, research-intensive setting. You'll collaborate with both dental and dental nursing students while training across diverse clinical teaching environments. Our advanced facilities will provide you with top-tier foundational skills and knowledge. You'll develop expertise in patient and team communication, equipping you for a successful healthcare career.
The curriculum aligns with the General Dental Council's 'Preparing for Practice' standards. You'll gain comprehensive skills to address clinical challenges, considering both social factors and biological aspects of oral health. Experienced dental consultants will guide you across all our training facilities. Additionally, you'll leverage valuable partnerships between the University and NHS networks.
Full-time duration: 3 years (including placements).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
GCSE
Applicants need to achieve 6 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications as outlined below:
A Level
The typical offer is ABB at GCE A Level, which must include Biology.
General studies at GCE A or AS level is not included in any offer.
We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2018 would still be valid when applying in September 2023.
Dental Nursing Qualifications
A suitable National Certificate or Diploma in Dental Nursing. If you are unsure whether your qualification is suitable, please contact [email protected].
A minimum of 2 A levels at grades BB, which must include Biology.
City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
Grade Distinction + 2 A levels at grade AB (to include Biology and a second science out of Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Psychology).
BTEC National Extended Diploma
DDM in a predominantly science subject area
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:
60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be in Biology or Human Biology
You must achieve Merit or Distinction in 33 level 3 credits, including the 15 credits in Biology or Human Biology
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7.5 or above with at least 7.0 in each of the speaking and listening sections taken within 12 months prior to entry. The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre.
IB score of 6 in English as a first language at ordinary level.
Applicants need to achieve 6 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications as outlined below:
A Level
The typical offer is ABB at GCE A Level, which must include Biology.
General studies at GCE A or AS level is not included in any offer.
We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2018 would still be valid when applying in September 2023.
Dental Nursing Qualifications
A suitable National Certificate or Diploma in Dental Nursing. If you are unsure whether your qualification is suitable, please contact [email protected].
A minimum of 2 A levels at grades BB, which must include Biology.
City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
Grade Distinction + 2 A levels at grade AB (to include Biology and a second science out of Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Psychology).
BTEC National Extended Diploma
DDM in a predominantly science subject area
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:
60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be in Biology or Human Biology
You must achieve Merit or Distinction in 33 level 3 credits, including the 15 credits in Biology or Human Biology
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7.5 or above with at least 7.0 in each of the speaking and listening sections taken within 12 months prior to entry. The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre.
IB score of 6 in English as a first language at ordinary level.
Tuition
GBP
25,000