Course Summary

The BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Foundation year programme is designed for applicants who wish to study Dental Therapy and Hygiene but who are not currently appropriately qualified for entry to year one of the undergraduate programme. The course equips you with the scientific knowledge and skills needed to become a confident, critically self-aware, independent learner ready for the challenges of higher education and university life. The course may be particularly of interest for qualified Dental Nurses. You will be taught at the city centre campus where you will have the opportunity to meet your peers and academics, and where, from your very first day, you are part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Modules aim to develop an understanding of the science relating to a range of exciting topic areas relevant to the study of Dental Therapy, and you can take advantage of academic support and guidance provided by a personal tutor. Meeting the entry requirements at the end of the foundation course enables you to apply for progression into year one of the Dental Therapy and Hygiene programme, where you will learn and practice clinical and academic skills as part of the dental team in an exciting and fast-paced integrated programme.

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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: B751

Institution code: P60

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a science subject. At least 2 passes at AS level in science subjects.

A minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a science subject. At least 2 passes at AS level in science subjects.

Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).

24 overall to include 1 subject from science – English and Mathematics must be included.

18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP from a science related subject. 12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma: MP from a science related subject.

All applicants must have Mathematics and English Grade C/4. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without Science qualifications at Level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This programme is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (ie the equivalent of a Grade C/4 at GCSE level)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

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Provider information

Drake Circus
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Plymouth
PL4 8AA

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