Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This exciting programme is innovative and patient-centred and takes place in a supportive and research rich environment. You’ll mix with both dental and dental nursing students and learn within a variety of dental teaching clinics. Youll work within our state-of-the-art facilities, receiving the highest level of core skills and knowledge. Youll become skilled at communicating with patients and colleagues, preparing you for your future role as a healthcare professional. - Your learning will be ...Read more

This exciting programme is innovative and patient-centred and takes place in a supportive and research rich environment. You’ll mix with both dental and dental nursing students and learn within a variety of dental teaching clinics. You'll work within our state-of-the-art facilities, receiving the highest level of core skills and knowledge. You'll become skilled at communicating with patients and colleagues, preparing you for your future role as a healthcare professional. - Your learning will be integrated with dental students throughout the programme; this inter-professional approach to education will prepare you for working in a multi-disciplinary team- Benefit from a programme mapped against the General Dental Council's 'Preparing for Practice'.- Prepare for your future role as a healthcare professional.- Become skilled at communicating with patients and colleagues.- You'll be well prepared to approach clinical problems holistically, appreciating personal social dimensions as well as the biomedical basis of oral diseases.- Your clinical supervision is underpinned by a team of consultants in clinical dentistry in each of our Dental Education Facilities.- Extensive e-learning, library and other facilities which include videos, CDs, DVDs, books, publications, access to electronic journals and facilities for telematic conferencing.- Engage directly with participants and service users in a unique and meaningful way with the Dental Outreach Team. - Benefit from the state of the art facilities provided by established Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company (CIC).- Strong partnerships within the University and NHS.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
Dental Nursing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
97%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Dental Nursing graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Dental Nursing graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Paule
17 Jan 25

The facilities and library are..Read more

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Arjun
26 Nov 24

Feels very homely, good vibe on campus, I've got good..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 30 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

The typical offer is GCE A level grades ABB which must include Biology

The typical offer is grades ABB which must include Biology

45 level 3 credits, 33 of these at Merit or Distinction including 15 in Biology or Human Biology

Biology at the Higher Level grade 5

In a predominantly science subject area. Subject must have high level biology content, however an A-Level Biology at Grade B or above is strongly advised rather than a third BTEC.

Popular A-level subjects

Dental Nursing

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
39%
Biology
32%
Sociology
22%
English Literature
17%
Health & Social Care
14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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