Overview
If you're a qualified dental nurse or dental technician without a science based level 3 qualification, this 23-week programme provides a direct entry route onto our BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene degree courses. You'll choose your preferred progression route before you start the course.
On this blended learning part-time course (campus-based and online) you'll cover core topics in anatomy and physiology and prepare yourself for higher education study at our Dental Academy.
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Course details
Structure
- Mode of study: Direct contact, blended learning, part-time, 1 day a week
- Duration: 23 weeks
- Location: Dental Academy, William Beatty Building, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 2QG
- Course dates: January 2025
Cost
- January 2025 start: £4,700
What you'll experience
On this course, you'll cover these subjects:
- Introduction to biology
- Biology body systems
- Learning skills
- Evidence-based practice
Teaching
You'll spend one day a week in lectures, seminars and group work. Some teaching will be online and some on campus, where you'll:
- develop your understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories in the subjects above
- prepare for degree-level study, by developing your critical, analytical, research and communication skills
- plan your career, and develop the skills necessary for life-long independent learning
- learn from approachable lecturers with practical experience
- work with experienced tutors
- familiarise yourself with the University and the Dental Academy
How you're assessed
You'll be assessed through:
- written assignments
- examinations
- presentations
- reflective reports
Entry requirements
January 2025 start
- Applicants must have a recognised Dental Nursing or Dental Technician qualification and registration with the General Dental Council, with evidence of continual professional development.
Selection process
- All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
You may need to have studied specific subjects – find full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.
See alternative English language qualifications
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
How to book
Apply this short course via the application link below.
Start this course in January 2025:
The closing date for applications is 31 July each year and interviews will take place in September.
When you apply for this course, your personal statement should highlight your course preference (BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene). You will also need to declare which course you want to progress onto at interview.
Please note if you have not provided the following information required by the deadline (31 July), then there is a possibility we will not be able to consider your application for your chosen intake:
- Copies of your certificates and transcripts including GCSEs and level 3 qualifications
- Personal Statement
- References
- CV
- Evidence of registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
Get in touch
Find out more about this course by contacting us below.
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