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Oral Health Science
- BSc
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
THIS PROGRAMME IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH, REST OF UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND DOMICILED APPLICANTS
Dental Hygienists/Therapists are highly skilled professionals who work as part of the dental team. They can work in all sectors of dentistry, the public dental and hospital services as well as private and NHS general dental practices. They play an essential role in preventing oral diseases such as gum disease, tooth decay and mouth cancers. Their skills include providing preventative, periodontal and restorative therapies in adults’ and children’s teeth through clinical treatment and education. The Dental School’s clinical skills laboratories have superb facilities and state-of-the-art teaching technologies which ensure that you’ll be prepared to apply for registration with the General Dental Council.
Good communication skills are essential to deal with patients effectively. You’ll be expected to adhere to the strict code of conduct outlined by the General Dental Council and a high standard of maturity, confidentiality and professionalism is expected to be maintained throughout the course.
Your career
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council. There are many career opportunities in general dental practice in the NHS, private practice or Community Dental Service, which could also involve home care and hospital services. Graduates may also be involved in research and oral health promotion.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Dental Council
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is NOT open to International Applicants.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
14 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:
- A990
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - BCC
to include Biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
must include Biology, plus GCSE English at C/4
Scottish Higher - BBBB
including Biology or Human Biology plus Nat 5 English
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
to include Biology plus English at O2
Scottish HNC - Pass
HNC in relevant field of study will be considered on an individual basis i.e. Dental Nursing alongside Highers being worked towards/completed. Also requires BBB at Higher including Biology or Human Biology
Scottish HND - Pass
HND in relevant field of study will be considered on an individual basis i.e. Dental Nursing alongside Highers being worked towards/completed. Also require BB at Higher including Biology or Human Biology
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level - M
Health and Science: Science
Health and Science: Healthcare Science
Health and Science: Health
plus GCSE Maths and English at B/6
SWAP Access to Medical Studies & Access to Biological and Chemical Sciences with an overall profile of BBB and 65% in the Biology Unit.
Access to STEM if it covers Three units of National 5 Chemistry; Three units of Higher Chemistry; Three units of National 5 Biology; Three units of Higher Biology; Three units of National 5 Maths; Communications; Guidance and preparation for higher education with an overall profile of BBB and 65% in the Biology Unit.
Other Science based Access courses will be considered, please enquire.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
to include Biology/Human Biology PLUS National 5 English at C
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- To be organised by the University
- Interview
- Proposed Interview Dates: to be confirmed. Due to significant demand for the programme, applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview twice within their applications, including current and past applications, will not be invited to interview for future intakes. If an applicant applies after having been unsuccessful at interview twice within previous cycles, their application will not be progressed to interview for the current cycle.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees and www.gcu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-oral-health-science
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
Sponsorship information
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