Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Course Summary

This Dental Hygiene and Therapy course is a collaborative programme that is managed and delivered by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and validated by the University of Birmingham. Taught in the Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry, you will have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities and an excellent learning environment for the whole dental team. Our integrated teaching and learning in the Clinical Practice setting is an important component in fostering the team approach to dentistry. This integrated degree programme, approved by the General Dental Council, leads to a qualification in both Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

Course Details - Modules

For full details of our module structure, please visit our website.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: B750

Institution code: B32

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

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

Required subjects and grades: A Level Biology at grade B or above; A GDC recognised Dental Nursing qualification may be submitted in lieu of one A Level subject. Minimum of six GCSEs at grade C to include English, Mathematics and a Biological subject/dual award science. General Studies: Not accepted.

5,5,5 at Higher Level (to include biology and preferably chemistry) with a minimum of 32 points overall.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science accepted. Grades required – DDM BTEC Diploma considered on a case by case basis when combined with an A level BTEC Subsidiary Diploma considered on a case by case basis when combined with 2 A levels

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 76%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

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

Additional Fee Information

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

Provider information

Edgbaston
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Birmingham
B15 2TT