University of Portsmouth

Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc (Hons)

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain the skills and experience to become a dental hygienist and/or dental therapist on this General Dental Council (GDC) accredited course. Become eligible to register with the GDC when you graduate and begin your dental career.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC)
  • Graduates are eligible to register with the GDC
  • Trains you to practise as a dental hygienist and/or dental therapist

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB-BBB — Typical offers A levels - ABB-BBB.
  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — Acceptable A Level Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science (containing Anatomy and Physiology) UCAS points - 120-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from a pure Science subject.
  • T-level: Merit — For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit.
  • BTEC: DDM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
  • International Baccalaureate: 27-28 — 5 points
  • Additional condition: interview — All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Dental hygienist
  • Dental therapist
  • Dental hygienist and therapist

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 Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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