Course Summary

Our BSc Oral Health Science course will give you the skills you need to register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist or dental hygienist. The course takes a holistic approach to primary dental care. You will be trained to undertake a number of clinical procedures, such as periodontal treatment, simple fillings, dental radiographs and the extraction of primary teeth. You will also develop excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage patients to develop good oral health habits. We guarantee interviews on the BDS course for those students who have performed exceptionally well in the final year of the Oral Health Science course at The University of Manchester. Details of this scheme are published internally for eligible students.

Course Details - Modules

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B840

Institution code: M20

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Our standard A-level offer is AAB to include Biology. Our Typical Contextual Offer: BBB NVQ Level 3 Oral Health Care (Dental Nursing) is acceptable in lieu of one A-level; however, Biology and one other A-Level is still required at least at grade B. You must also meet the GCSE requirements. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

We require grades ABBBB, to include two sciences, English Language and Mathematics.

The School of Medical Sciences requires evidence of a broad programme of study. Applicants will need to present with three A Levels plus 'some other study/activity'. This study/activity could be a fourth AS Level, A Level General Studies, Extended Project Qualification, National Citizenship Award or you may have completed a specific widening access programme. If you have questions on the acceptability of your qualification portfolio please contact the academic School directly.

We welcome applications from those taking Access qualifications if you have not previously studied at University. We do not accept Access courses to top-up A-level grades that do not meet the normal entry requirements at the first attempt. We also expect applicants to have had at least 3 years out of education prior to starting the Access course. If you have spent 3 or more years out of education but have previously studied A-levels or other post-16 qualifications you must contact us before applying in order to determine the suitability of an application. The Access course must be science-based and all modules at Level 3. We require 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3. All of these must be achieved at Merit, including a minimum of 15 credits in Biology at Level 3. Applicants are also required to meet the English language requirements listed above and must offer GCSE Mathematics at Grade C (4). Due to the lack of a practical element, we do not accept qualifications from distance learning Access courses.

We require two Advanced Highers at grades BB, one of which must be Biology.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

We require 34 points overall, including 6,5,5 in the higher level subjects (including Biology at higher Level). If Maths and English Language are not offered as part of the Diploma, they should be offered at GCSE or IGCSE at grade C (4) or above. We accept both Maths options as part of the Diploma.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-Level entry requirements. Students will be required to have achieved Grade B alongside Biology and one other A-level subject at Grades AB.

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. The same subject specifications as A-level apply. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 7.0 With no less than 6.5 in any component.

In most cases, we expect applicants to satisfy our English Language requirement by offering English language at GCSE grade C (4) or above (or a score of 5 in the International Baccalaureate diploma). Applicants from outside the UK (including non-native speakers) need to meet specific English language requirements to study at Manchester. We accept: IGCSE English first language at grade C or second language at grade B. International English Language Testing Service (IELTS): A minimum average score of 6.5 and with no less than 6.5 in any one component taken at the same sitting. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: An overall score of 58 with no less than 58 in each of the communicative skills domains taken at the same sitting. Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): An overall score of 176 with no less than 176 in each of the scoring domains taken at the same sitting. A score of 5 at Standard or Higher level as part of the International Baccalaureate diploma. You must declare your English qualification (including those which are pending) on the UCAS form. Please contact us prior to application if you are unsure how to satisfy these language requirements. At interview, if we have any concerns about your English language capability regardless of your origin, country of upbringing or existing qualifications, we may require you to take an additional English language test as a condition of any offer we make to you.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 76%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Fees for entry in 2022 have not yet been set. For entry in 2021 the tuition fees were £9,250 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2022 entry.

Provider information

Oxford Road
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Manchester
M13 9PL

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