Course Summary

Why take this course? If you are a qualified Dental Nurse or Dental Technician who have not attained a level 3 qualification that will be accepted for entry to the BSc Dental Hygiene/Dental Therapy or, the BSc Dental Hygiene this short course may help to secure a place on either BSc. This short course is designed to form the basis for further education in dental health professions at UPDA. You will cover core topics in anatomy and physiology alongside preparation for study at university level. What will I experience? On this short course you'll: - Access University campus facilities - Plan and develop your career - Learn from approachable lecturers with practical experience - Work with experienced tutors - Meet BSc Dental Academy students

Course Details - Modules

The subjects covered in this short course will ensure you have the core knowledge to progress onto your chosen BSc. Subjects include: -Introduction to Biology -Biology Body Systems -Learning Skills -Evidence Based Practice

Course Details – Assessment Method

You'll be assessed through: - written assignments - examinations - presentations - reflective reports

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. 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: Application Code are not listed for this Course.

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Main Site

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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)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants must have a recognised Dental Nursing or Dental Technician qualification and registration with the General Dental Council, with evidence of continual professional development. All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.
PTE Academic 68.0 An overall score of 68 with a minimum of 61 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT) 100.0 100 with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing
Cambridge English Advanced Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176.
Cambridge English Proficiency Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176.
Trinity ISE Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

**Undergraduate fees for 2022 entry will be available shortly.** For further fee information please visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Provider information

University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP

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