Dental Hygiene

Why Dental Hygiene BSc(Hons)

Train to become a confident, skilled dental hygienist on this exciting new degree programme. On successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Dental hygienists play a vital role in preventing and treating gum disease, promoting oral health, and supporting patients as part of a multidisciplinary dental team. This rewarding career combines hands-on clinical practice with patient care and health education.

You’ll study in the brand-new £3m Three Counties Dental School and Gloucestershire Dental Treatment Hub at our Gloucester City Campus, the facility will provide modern dental training environments alongside community NHS dental services, giving you valuable real-world clinical experience.

In Year 1, you’ll build strong foundations in oral anatomy, physiology, oral health promotion, professionalism and evidence-based practice, while developing practical skills in simulated clinical settings.

Year 2 focuses on advancing your clinical knowledge and treatment skills, including periodontal care, dental radiography and treatment planning, with increasing patient contact in clinical settings.

In your final year, you’ll refine advanced clinical and leadership skills through external placements, managing more complex patient cases and completing a dissertation to prepare for professional practice.

With growing demand for dental professionals in the UK, this course prepares you for a rewarding healthcare career with excellent opportunities.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that’s in a successful career or further study.

Our promises to you

UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply). 
UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 
UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

Career focused courses

95% of our graduates are in work or further study and courses at UoG are designed in collaboration with industry partners and benefit from the professional experience and expertise of its staff. This approach ensures students gain practical, relevant knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers.

Student life

Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across 4 campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us.

Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions.

To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• General Dental Council