Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course is now closed to new applications for September 2026. Are you keen to make a difference to people’s oral health and wellbeing? If you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrive in hands-on environments where patient care comes first, our Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons) course is for you.
This course has been designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s healthcare landscape and equip you with the expertise, skills, and professional confidence to become a registered Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. Developed in alignment with the General Dental Council (GDC) Safe Practitioner Framework, this course blends theoretical learning with practical, hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive environment. This course will prepare you to put your skills and abilities into practice after qualification, both through reflecting on the evidence from ongoing research and your own practice.
You’ll be taught by an experienced team of lecturers and clinicians who bring real-world insights to the classroom, you’ll also benefit from a curriculum that integrates cutting-edge techniques, public health considerations, and sustainable healthcare practices. From mastering foundational knowledge in oral disease prevention and dental radiography to managing complex cases involving special educational needs, oral cancer, and dental implants, throughout the course you’ll be supported to become a competent and effective Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist.
Key highlights
- Prepares you to register as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist
- Developed in alignment with the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework
- Blends theoretical learning with practical, hands-on clinical experience
- Taught by experienced lecturers and practising clinicians
- Covers oral disease prevention, dental radiography and public health
- Includes complex cases: special educational needs, oral cancer, dental implants
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — to include including a relevant Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Human Biology or Applied Science) and excluding
- UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — …work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. 128-120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications excluding General Studies, and including one of the following: A Level Biology, Che…
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level in Health or Healthcare Science.
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above, 30 of which must be passed at Distinction including at least 15 credits at Distinction in a relevant Science
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Therapist
- Oral Health Educator
- Community Dental Therapist
- Oral Health Promotion Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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