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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Dental hygienists treat and prevent oral diseases. They support people in maintaining their oral health by providing treatments and advice designed to improve the health of the mouth, teeth and gums. If you want a career as a dental hygienist, this BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene degree course is for you.Studying in our Dental Academy, you’ll get the skills and knowledge for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), which is essential for practicing as a dental hygienist.- Be taught in our Dental Academy, complete with the latest technology used in dental practices including 2 clinics with 44 dental treatment bays, 2 individual surgeries, a phantom head room, a new haptics suite, a decontamination suite, and radiography booths- Build your experience working as part of a dental team, studying alongside dental therapy, dental nursing and dental students as well as qualified professionals- Get out of the classroom to work with real patients, performing dental procedures and taking part in local community outreach projects
NHS Learning Support FundStudents on this course may be eligible for additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund bursary of at least £5,000 a year.
Professional recognitionsThis programme has been provisionally accepted to commence delivery by the General Dental Council (GDC) following a paper-based submission. The GDC Quality Assurance Team will carry out an on-site inspection of the programme and examinations prior to the first cohort of students qualifying, wherein approval for the purposes of registration with the GDC will be assessed by an expert panel of inspectors. This is the process for all new dental care professional (DCP) programmes.The GDC continually assess the course to make sure it meets the standard required for accreditation, so you’ll know you’re getting the most relevant and up-to-date teaching available.
Careers and opportunitiesAs the title suggests, dental hygienists help patients keep their teeth clean, but there's much more to the role than this alone.Dental hygienists provide treatments, carry out procedures and give dietary and oral hygiene advice to maintain a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Patients are often referred to dental hygienists by dentists, although many opt to see a hygienist regularly themselves.Dental hygienists are needed in both the NHS and within private healthcare. Once you graduate you'll be ready to take your skills into areas such as general dental practice, hospital dental services or the Armed Forces, so you'll have great employment prospects as you embark on your dental career.Looking to study dental hygiene and learn how to carry out additional procedures such as fillings and extractions? Take a look at our BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy degree.
What areas can you work in with a dental hygiene degree?When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work in areas such as:- general dental practice- hospital dental services- the Armed Forces- the NHS- health promotionYou could also continue your studies or do research at postgraduate level.
Work experience with patients in the communityExam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
120 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 - 30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 - H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DDD - DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
120-128 points from 3 A levels, including a pure Science subject at grade B. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.
120-128 Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers, including a pure Science subject at grade C.
120-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from a pure Science subject. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.
122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science- must have pure Science element).
Cambridge Pre-U score of 56-60, to include a Principal Subject in Science at M2.
29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject - 30 points from the IB Diploma. 665 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject. 4 points from Standard Level English and Mathematics (if not passed at GCSE grade C).
To include a Higher Level in a pure Science subject at H3.
Must be in a Science subject
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Must be in a Science subject.
Acceptable T Level Subjects:T Level in Healthcare Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Assisting with healthcare science), T Level in Science
120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, with 40 points from a pure Science subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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£19,200 per year
Students from International
£19200 Per year
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