University of Central Lancashire

Dental Therapy, BSc (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Dental therapists play an increasingly important role in primary care dentistry. It's integrated with the BDS Dentistry & Clinical Dental Technology courses.

Key highlights

  • Integrated with BDS Dentistry and Clinical Dental Technology courses
  • Prepares students for an expanding role in primary care dentistry

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB including Biology Dental Nurse qualification accepted in lieu of one grade B at A2 but not to replace Biology BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in applied science achieved at D*D*D or above will be accepted as a…
  • BTEC: D*D*D — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma; in applied science achieved; or above will be accep
  • Access to HE Diploma — with minimum 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 19 level 3 credits at Merit
  • GCSE: C — to include Mathematics, Science, English
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …and Science and English A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupati

Careers this course leads to

  • Dental therapist
  • Dental hygienist
  • Community dental therapist
  • Dental health educator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £39,000 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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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