BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
This exciting BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene programme takes place in a supportive and research rich environment. You’ll mix with both dentistry and dental nursing students and learn within a variety of dental teaching clinics.
Key highlights
- Learn alongside dentistry and dental nursing students
- Clinical training across a variety of dental teaching clinics
- Supportive, research-rich learning environment
- Placements built into the programme
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- A-level: ABB — which must include Biology
- A-level: BB — must include Biology
- A-level: AB — to include to include Biology and a second science
- BTEC: DDD — to include in a predominantly science subject; BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma
- BTEC: DD — to include in addition; BTEC National Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass an Access course in a predominantly Science subject
- International Baccalaureate: 34 — overall with Hi
- Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB — to include including Biology
- Irish Leaving Certificate — H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
- Additional condition: interview — Interview - Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview process.
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme.
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.
Up to £500International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study
Careers this course leads to
- Dental therapist
- Dental hygienist
- Dental therapist in NHS or private practice
- Community dental services clinician
- Oral health educator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £25,750 per year
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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