Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of Manchester
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Our BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course will give you the skills you need to register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist or dental hygienist.The course takes a holistic approach to primary dental care. You will be trained to undertake a number of clinical procedures, such as periodontal treatment, simple fillings, dental radiographs and the extraction of primary teeth.You will also develop excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage patients to develop good ...Read more

Our BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course will give you the skills you need to register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist or dental hygienist.The course takes a holistic approach to primary dental care. You will be trained to undertake a number of clinical procedures, such as periodontal treatment, simple fillings, dental radiographs and the extraction of primary teeth.You will also develop excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage patients to develop good oral health habits.We guarantee interviews on the BDS course for those students who have performed exceptionally well in the final year of the Dental Hygiene and Therapy course at The University of Manchester. Details of this scheme are published internally for eligible students.

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WUSCA ranking:
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63/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
Medicine (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
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0%
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95%
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Medicine (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£31,000
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£30,000
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Chemistry
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Biology
94%
Mathematics
71%
Physics
20%
General Studies
15%
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£31,500 per year

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Accommodation - 113-127 per week for a single self-catering room with shared facilities

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13 Feb 23
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13 Feb 23
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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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