Dental Nursing - FdSc
University of Northampton
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Top 5 For General Nursing The University of Northampton is a top 5 institution for general Nursing in the Best UK University Guardian League table for 2025.Our **Dental Nursing Foundation Degree course provides you with a wide range of academic skills and work related competencies. On completion of the award you will be able to apply for registration with the General Dental Council**.The course is designed to recognise the increasing need for theory linked to practice, which is supported ...Read more

Top 5 For General Nursing The University of Northampton is a top 5 institution for general Nursing in the Best UK University Guardian League table for 2025.Our


Dental Nursing Foundation Degree course provides you with a wide range of academic skills and work related competencies. On completion of the award you will be able to apply for registration with the General Dental Council

.The course is designed to recognise the increasing need for theory linked to practice, which is supported through applying the General Dental Council Standards for the Dental Team (2013) and the General Dental Council (2015) learning outcomes for Dental Nurses.You will understand the key competencies required to work safely as a registered dental nurse and on completion of the course you will be able to put these into practice confidently. Our Dental Nursing course encourages the holistic care and treatment of dental patients and supports you in expanding your knowledge so that you are prepared for a career in Dental Nursing.The course links theory to practice, supported through underpinning knowledge, work-based clinical skills, and placement options each year. You will be offered a range of work placements in environments such as general dental practices, hospitals and orthodontics, which will allow you to develop your competence in a range of skills before you register with


the General Dental Council

.Through studying this Foundation Degree you will be able to develop careers in areas of dental nursing including radiography, oral hygiene instruction, sedation, work-based mentoring and special care dental nursing.


By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025*. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information.

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DEE - DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 - 64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M15P30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

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Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,700 per year

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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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