Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

• 5 GCSE at grade C / grade 4 to include Mathematics, English Language and Science.

Plus one of the following options:

• Level 3/4 Dental Nurse Qualification plus 1 A Level in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade C.

Post-qualification certificates in Dental Nursing can strengthen an application but cannot be used to meet the minimum requirements.

• Level 5/6 Dental Nurse Qualification.
• 2 A Levels to include one in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade CC.
• Access to Higher Education Diploma (60 credits with 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit) including 36 Level 3 credits in relevant Science units (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.

An Access to Higher Education Diploma can also be used in lieu of two GCSEs. However, you must still have GCSE Grade C/Level 4 in Mathematics, English Language and Science.

• BTEC National Diploma at grade MM including 90 credits or 540 GLH of relevant Science subjects (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
• 2:2 degree in a relevant scientific subject.

We will consider other national and international qualifications on an individual basis. If your qualifications aren’t listed here, please contact us to discuss your application.

Applicants with international qualifications are also encouraged to submit a certificate of comparability from UK NARIC with their application form.

Proof of all qualifications will be required.