- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- Three years full-time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Dentistry
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2027
Overview
Both dental hygienists and therapists help people maintain good oral health by providing treatments, carrying out procedures and giving dietary and hygiene advice.
The role of dental therapist is the same as a dental hygienist, however they can also carry out some of the restorative work dentists do, such as fillings and extractions.
The General Dental Council (GDC) have recommended that this course can commence from February 2024, the GDC will consider the course for full approval in line with their standard timeline during the final year of the first cohort.
Both dental hygienists and therapists provide oral care that helps patients maintain a healthy mouth, gums and teeth. The treatments and procedures they carry out – such as scaling and polishing, and taking dental X-rays – are designed to support good oral health and prevent dental problems before they develop.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBB · Biology at Grade B or above |
|---|---|
| BTEC | DDM · Extended Diploma/T-Level/Access to HE Diploma in subjects Applied science, Applied science (medical science), Healthcare science, science |
| T Levels | Merit |
| Access to HE Diploma | 45 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above |
| Other | Please note: Dental Nursing Qualifications, including the National Certificate or Diploma, will not meet the Science requirement. However the tariff points from these qualifications will be counted alongside other suitable Level 3 qualifications. All applicants are required to hold five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and Maths at Grade C/4 (or Level 2 equivalents). Any offer of a p… |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall |
|---|
IELTS 7.0 overall is required where English is not the student's first language
Fees
International students: £19,000
UK students: £10,050
UK/Home: £10,050
International: £19,000
Start dates
September 2027
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline
Campus
- Ipswich, United Kingdom
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