BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy

The BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy programme at the University of Suffolk, accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), is a three-year full-time programme that prepares students to perform preventive oral care, such as scaling and polishing, taking dental X-rays, and providing dietary and hygiene advice to help patients maintain a healthy mouth.

The teaching method during this course involves a block and blend approach, with Year One concentrating on biomedical sciences and developing clinical skills, and the second year building on this foundation by introducing clinical placements and dental specialities. The final year emphasises technical and leadership skills, leading to an independent research project or dissertation.

The University of Suffolk is a modern institution that provides solid student support and strong links to industries. The university also offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in subjects like Nursing, Law, Computing, Business, and Art, as well as the BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course.

To apply, students need to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements

• Students need 120 UCAS tariff points with grades like A levels at BBB, a DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma, T levels or an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a related subject.

English Proficiency

• Students from non-English speaking countries need to demonstrate good English language skills by achieving an overall academic score of 7.0 on the IELTS test with at least 6.5 in each component.

For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at the University of Suffolk is currently £15,690 per year.

The University of Suffolk provides several funding opportunities to assist international students taking undergraduate courses. These include the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship, which supports those entering health-related programmes, and the International Merit Scholarship, which offers fee discounts based on academic achievement.

Graduates of the BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy from the University of Suffolk can work as:

• Orthodontic Therapists
• Oral Health Educators/Promoters
• Academic Researchers/Lecturers
• Practice Managers/Administrators
• Corporate Sales/Product Specialists
• Defence Dental Services

Students can apply directly through the University's online application or UCAS. You can speak to our trained counsellors for further guidance.