Dental Hygiene - BSc (Hons)

Applications for this course are now closed for the 2026/27 academic year. Applications for 2027/28 are open now in UCAS Contemporary Dental Hygiene The BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene is delivered in partnership with the Eastman Dental Hospital. It presents with academic and clinical training pathways working in dental hospitals, general dental practices, and local communities aiming to meet the dental care needs of society today and in the future. This programme is designed to be a leader and driver in the delivery of dental health care by supplying training and patient service (within the remit of the Dental Hygienist) with innovative ideas that foster our Trust values of - safety, kindness, improving and teamwork. The BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene (DH) programme aims for graduates to be ‘safe beginner’ clinicians, registerable with the General Dental Council. Training is constructed to intertwine clinical skill with building a resilient clinician who is able to meet the increased demands of a changing population. By encouraging a focus on personal development and harnessing transferable skills you will become an adaptable member of the workforce who can work autonomously as well as undertake a whole host of health care employment opportunities. This course has been provisionally accepted for accreditation by the General Dental Council. It is undergoing the normal process for full approval. You will be able to : Train in a world-leading and state of the art facilities Be trained by a team who are leaders in the field of dentistry Focus on personal qualities enabling you to be an autonomous learner and competent clinician Experience a personalised learning journey with a small cohort size Why Dental Hygiene at LSBU? user Working with our highly experienced dental teams allowing you to experience the real-world work environment. check-circle Our course leads to professional registration with the General Dental Council as a Dental Hygienist. heartbeat Dedicated facilities for simulation training laboratories at our Central London sites offering highly realistic virtual reality training. medkit Access to patients in year one. clinic-medical A range of clinic placements within the Dental Hospital, Primary Care and the community allows for a diverse patient mix and experience. rocket LSBU Health and Social Care graduates are the second highest paid amongst all London Modern university graduates, and the sixth highest in the UK one year after graduating (DfE LEO data 2022). user-md Students on this course could be eligible to receive a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 3 years September B751 UCAS Course Accreditations General Dental Council Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides. See our location page for more details.

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

September

UCAS deadline for 2026 entry

• Eastman Dental Hospital, United Kingdom