BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists are vital members of the dental team, providing essential preventive and periodontal care for both adults and children. They perform a variety of treatments, from fillings and radiographs to impressions. Completing this course makes you eligible to join the General Dental Council's register for Dental Care Professionals, opening doors to a rewarding career in dental care. This integrated course, approved by the General Dental Council, leads to a qualification in both Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. It is a collaborative course, delivered by the Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy which is part of the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and is validated by the University of Birmingham, via the collaborative agreement. Study in one of the UK's largest healthcare regions and thrive in a cutting-edge learning environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Build your skills and confidence as you dive into contact with a diverse range of patients right from the start. Train at the cutting edge £50 million Birmingham Dental Hospital, the UK's first integrated dental hospital and school in nearly 40 years. Work closely with practicing clinicians and leading academics, gaining insights from experts who have published significant works in their fields. Start clinical practice early, treating your first patient in the second term of your first year, and continue managing your own patient list through to final year placements. Benefit from advanced teaching facilities and a modern learning environment, including a computerised phantom head lab, exclusive training clinics, and dedicated study spaces. Our curriculum fosters independence, precision, communication, and empathy, essential for a successful career as a Dental Hygienist or Therapist Clinical placements in your second and third year take place within the local West Midlands region to broaden your experience in treating patients.