Dental Nursing CertHE
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Get the knowledge and practical skills to become a GDC-registered dental nurse on this 1-year Dental Nursing course, accredited by the General Dental Council.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the General Dental Council
- Leads to eligibility for GDC registration as a dental nurse
- Develops both the knowledge and practical skills for dental nursing
- Qualifies you as a dental nurse in a single year
Entry requirements
- A-level: DDE-DDD — Typical offers A levels - DDE-DDD UCAS points - 64-72 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, in a pure Science subject ( calculate your UCAS points ) Relevant subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Phys…
- UCAS tariff points: 64-72 — Typical offers A levels - DDE-DDD UCAS points - 64-72 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, in a pure Science subject ( calculate your UCAS points ) Relevant subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Phys…
- T-level: Pass — …Applied Science (containing Anatomy and Physiology), Animal/Veterinary Science T-levels - Pass (D or E in the core).
- BTEC: MMP-MPP — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
- International Baccalaureate: 25 — …Social Care, Dental Technology may be considered depending on units taken International Baccalaureate - 25 Selection process All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their applicatio…
- Additional condition: interview — …Selection process 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 £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
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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 nurse
- Orthodontic dental nurse
- Oral surgery dental nurse
- Hospital dental nurse
- Community dental nurse
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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