Sheffield,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield
|
Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
42,770
(c. USD57,232.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
27 months
This program enables you to earn professional certification as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist through just 27 months of full-time education, with an April start date.
Cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research
You'll learn from a team of seasoned dental practitioners and biomedical/social science experts who collaborate to develop your clinical excellence. Our faculty includes numerous researchers at the forefront of their fields, ensuring you're exposed to the most current dental innovations and methodologies.
We value integrated dental education, which is why you'll train alongside Dental Surgery students, mirroring real-world dental practice environments. Our focus is on cultivating compassionate, skilled, and self-assured dental professionals ready for team-based care.
Practical clinical experience
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
These are the minimum requirements for our April 2024 intake that must be met by the deadline for receipt of applications. Pending qualifications, due after the deadline for receipt of applications, will not be taken into consideration.
5 GCSE at grade C / grade 4 to include Mathematics, English Language and Science.
Plus one of the following options:
Level 3/4 Dental Nurse Qualification plus 1 A Level in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade C.
Post-qualification certificates in Dental Nursing can strengthen an application but cannot be used to meet the minimum requirements.
Level 5/6 Dental Nurse Qualification.
2 A Levels to include one in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade CC.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (60 credits with 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit) including 36 Level 3 credits in relevant Science units (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma can also be used in lieu of two GCSEs. However, you must still have GCSE Grade C/Level 4 in Mathematics, English Language and Science.
BTEC National Diploma at grade MM including 90 credits or 540 GLH of relevant Science subjects (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
2:2 degree in a relevant scientific subject.
We will consider other national and international qualifications on an individual basis. If your qualifications arent listed here, please contact us to discuss your application.
Applicants with international qualifications are also encouraged to submit a certificate of comparability from UK NARIC with their application form.
Proof of all qualifications will be required.
IELTS - Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component
TOEFL - Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing
5 GCSE at grade C / grade 4 to include Mathematics, English Language and Science.
Plus one of the following options:
Level 3/4 Dental Nurse Qualification plus 1 A Level in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade C.
Post-qualification certificates in Dental Nursing can strengthen an application but cannot be used to meet the minimum requirements.
Level 5/6 Dental Nurse Qualification.
2 A Levels to include one in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade CC.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (60 credits with 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit) including 36 Level 3 credits in relevant Science units (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma can also be used in lieu of two GCSEs. However, you must still have GCSE Grade C/Level 4 in Mathematics, English Language and Science.
BTEC National Diploma at grade MM including 90 credits or 540 GLH of relevant Science subjects (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
2:2 degree in a relevant scientific subject.
We will consider other national and international qualifications on an individual basis. If your qualifications arent listed here, please contact us to discuss your application.
Applicants with international qualifications are also encouraged to submit a certificate of comparability from UK NARIC with their application form.
Proof of all qualifications will be required.
IELTS - Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component
TOEFL - Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing
Tuition
GBP
42,770