Dental Therapy - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview Dental therapists play an increasingly important role in the delivery of primary care dentistry. The structure of this course is exciting and innovative in that it is integrated with both the BDS Dentistry and the BSc (Hons) Clinical Dental Technology courses. Why study with us You’ll learn in our purpose-built Dental School, designed to support the development of your clinical skills and knowledge. You’ll train alongside dental surgery and clinical dental technology students, just as you will in a real dental team. You’ll have the opportunity to gain early patient contact during your studies in Dental Education Centres (DECs). What you'll do You’ll learn clinical skills in one of the most modern phantom head rooms in Europe, equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. Small class sizes allow for a close and friendly atmosphere with interactive learning opportunities. You will gain a broad range of clinical experience, including enhanced skills such as administering Inhalation Sedation, removing sutures (after the wound has been checked) and tooth whitening. Accreditations This course has been accepted by the GDC Registrar. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. They register qualified dental professionals, work to ensure the quality of dental education, and protect patient safety. Future Careers As a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy course you can register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist. You may also be eligible to apply for entry into the Graduate BDS course. You will be eligible to apply for a place on a Dental Therapy Foundation Scheme (DTFT) which are designed to support new or recently qualified Dental Therapists during their transition into the Primary Dental Care workforce.

UCAS: ABB including BiologyDental Nurse qualification accepted in lieu of one grade B at A2 but not to replace BiologyBTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in applied science achieved at D*D*D or above will be accepted as an alternative to A-levels providing specific unit requirements have been met, please see UCAS for more detailsBTEC Subsidiary Diploma at Distinction accepted in lieu of 1 B grade at A-level, (not in lieu of Biology)Pass Access Diploma with minimum 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 19 level 3 credits at Merit. All Biology modules must be achieved with minimum Merit. This qualification can be considered alongside a level 3 Dental Nursing qualificationFoundation Year in a relevant science-based subject achieved at 65% or above overall with 70% or above in all Biology modulesIELTS: 7.0; with no component lower than 7.0. No alternatives acceptable and applicants must have this at point of application.