Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Integrated Foundation Year 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
16,300
(c. USD21,829.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Integrated Foundation Year caters to aspiring students who lack the necessary qualifications for direct entry into the undergraduate program's first year. This pathway builds essential scientific knowledge and cultivates the skills required to develop into a self-assured, reflective, and autonomous learner prepared for higher education challenges. Qualified Dental Nurses may find this program especially appealing.
The foundation year offers focused study in biomedical and life sciences that form the basis of the clinical BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene program, delivered in specialized facilities by expert educators before progressing to the main degree.
Develop skills for collaborative patient care through interdisciplinary learning alongside biomedical science, medical, and dental therapy students.
Benefit from tailored academic support through dedicated study skills workshops and personal tutoring to maximize your learning potential.
Customize your education by selecting specialized modules aligned with your professional interests.
Successful foundation year completion opens doors to an innovative clinical program featuring cutting-edge facilities operated by Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company. Additional information is available on the BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene program page.
We especially encourage applications from practicing Dental Nurses seeking career advancement through dual qualification as Dental Therapists and Hygienists.
The foundation year is carefully structured to facilitate seamless transition to degree-level study, featuring profession-specific learning objectives and early exposure to assessment methods used throughout the program.
Full-time duration: 4 years (includes clinical placements).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
64
Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:
Applicants for this course must not meet the Level 3 and GCSE grade requirements for the three-year Dental Therapy and Hygiene course (B750). However, if you only meet some elements of the three year programme, for example the GCSE but not the Level 3 requirement, you would be considered for the foundation course.
We will only consider an application from each candidate for either Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Foundation Year or Dental Therapy and Hygiene. Offers will not be made for both programmes.
GCSE
Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
One Science subject awarded in either Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or Combined Science
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below:
Experience in lieu of Level 3 entry requirements
At least 2 years in practice experience as a qualified registered Dental Nurse (proof may be required at the time of application). Applicants must have 2 years experience at the point of application.
A Level
CC at GCE A Level, which must include a science subject.
BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
MPP from a Science related subject.
BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma
MM from a Science related subject.
Access
45 Level 3 credits to include 15 at Merit and 30 at Pass in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences or Nursing.
International Baccalaureate
24 overall with grade 4 or above in a Higher Level science. Other subjects to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
GNVQ and AGNVQ
Passes in Science subjects.
International Applicants
If you intend to practice in your home country post-graduation please ensure you check with the nations dental council before committing to study with us. Individual requirements are often not very transparent and you should confirm whether our degree is transferable overseas before submitting an application.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
64
Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:
Applicants for this course must not meet the Level 3 and GCSE grade requirements for the three-year Dental Therapy and Hygiene course (B750). However, if you only meet some elements of the three year programme, for example the GCSE but not the Level 3 requirement, you would be considered for the foundation course.
We will only consider an application from each candidate for either Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Foundation Year or Dental Therapy and Hygiene. Offers will not be made for both programmes.
GCSE
Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
One Science subject awarded in either Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or Combined Science
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below:
Experience in lieu of Level 3 entry requirements
At least 2 years in practice experience as a qualified registered Dental Nurse (proof may be required at the time of application). Applicants must have 2 years experience at the point of application.
A Level
CC at GCE A Level, which must include a science subject.
BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
MPP from a Science related subject.
BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma
MM from a Science related subject.
Access
45 Level 3 credits to include 15 at Merit and 30 at Pass in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences or Nursing.
International Baccalaureate
24 overall with grade 4 or above in a Higher Level science. Other subjects to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
GNVQ and AGNVQ
Passes in Science subjects.
International Applicants
If you intend to practice in your home country post-graduation please ensure you check with the nations dental council before committing to study with us. Individual requirements are often not very transparent and you should confirm whether our degree is transferable overseas before submitting an application.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Tuition
GBP
16,300