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University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Dental Therapy
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 6 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
Course summary
Course Overview
Dental therapists play an increasingly important role in the delivery of primary care dentistry. The structure of this course is exciting and innovative in that it is integrated with both the BDS Dentistry and the BSc (Hons) Clinical Dental Technology courses.
Why study with us
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You will treat patients at our Dental Education Centres and gain first-hand experience within the communities you are most likely to serve after graduation.
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You’ll be taught alongside both BDS and Clinical Dental Technician students, allowing you to train as you will practice in the future, as part of the whole dental team.
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You’ll have the opportunity to gain early patient contact during your studies.
What you'll do
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You’ll learn clinical skills in one of the most modern phantom head rooms in Europe, equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
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Small class sizes allow for a close and friendly atmosphere with interactive learning opportunities.
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You will gain a broad range of clinical experience, including enhanced skills such as administering Inhalation Sedation, removing sutures (after the wound has been checked) and tooth whitening.
Accreditations
- This course has been provisionally accepted by the GDC Registrar. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. They register qualified dental professionals, work to ensure the quality of dental education, and protect patient safety.
Future Careers
As a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy course you can register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist. You may also be eligible to apply for entry into the Graduate BDS course.
You will be eligible to apply for a place on a Dental Therapy Foundation Scheme (DTFT) which are designed to support new or recently qualified Dental Therapists during their transition into the Primary Dental Care workforce.
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Dental Council
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 6 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D4D7
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- D4D7
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelABB
including Biology with a pass in the practical endorsement. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.
T LevelNot accepted
Scottish Higher
128 UCAS points from Scottish Highers from A and B grades only with a minimum B in in Biology
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 15 Merit: 19 Pass: 11
Pass science based Access Diploma with minimum 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 19 level 3 credits at Merit. All Biology modules must be achieved at a minimum of Merit. Access Course is only accepted alongside a registrable Level 3 Dental Nursing Qualification.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D
in Applied Science. Distinctions required in 2 of:
Physiology of Human Body Systems,
Human Regulation and Reproduction,
Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways,
Genetics and Genetic Engineering,
Diseases and Infections,
Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
Physiology of Human Body Systems,
Human Regulation and Reproduction,
Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways,
Genetics and Genetic Engineering,
Diseases and Infections,
Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
NVQ level 3 Oral Health Care (Dental Nursing) or Level 3 National Certificate in Dental Nursing will be accepted in lieu of 1 B grade A-Level, however, Biology will still be required at grade B or above.
A Foundation entry course in a relevant science-based subject achieved at 65% or above overall with 70% or above in all Biology modules will be considered for entry alongside the GCSE criteria.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component score less than 7.0 (to have been taken within 2 years before the course commencement date) |
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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