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Dental Therapy

  • Bachelor of Dental Therapy
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Clifton Campus
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Course summary

Bristol has been a hugely successful training provider for dental hygienists and therapists for many years, and our courses are ranked 2nd in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026.

We've recently reviewed our previous BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course to strengthen the integration between dental hygiene and therapy, and dentistry. The result is that you can now choose between applying for:

  • Bachelor of Dental Hygiene

or

  • Bachelor of Dental Therapy.

Please note that you can only apply for one of these courses, not both.

Our BDT Dental Therapy course, with its state-of-the-art clinical facilities and strong focus on integrated team training, attracts numerous applicants every year.

New for 2027, the application options have been updated, but the core content, delivery and entry requirements haven't changed significantly. You'll still cover the full scope of practice for both a dental hygienist and a dental therapist. What's more, the course structure and assessment strategy is now more closely aligned with our BDS Dentistry degree.

Our three-year, full-time degree features integrated and mandatory units of academic teaching, clinical skills and clinical practice, with the completion of a dissertation in the final year.

You'll be based at our Dental School, right in the heart of the city centre and just a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads station. Here, you'll train with cutting-edge technology, alongside experienced dental professionals, in a world-class, purpose-built facility.

Ranked as the 2nd best Dental School in England (Complete University Guide 2026), we deliver the latest developments in dental education and patient care.

Our course equips you with all the knowledge, skills and experience you need to treat patients safely within the scope of practice of a dental therapist, as specified by the General Dental Council. With opportunities for community engagement, together with clinical rotations in consultant-led oral medicine and orthodontic clinics, you'll graduate from the University of Bristol as a qualified, polished and confident dental therapist.

As is standard for all new General Dental Council (GDC) registerable programmes, GDC approval will be confirmed after a successful inspection of the first cohort who joined the programme in September 2025.

You will be eligible to register as a dental therapist and dental hygienist upon successful completion of the BDT.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clifton Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Dental Therapy • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 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:
B760
Institution code:
B78
Campus name:
Clifton Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Bristol has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

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:
B760
Institution code:
B78
Campus name:
Clifton Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

Standard offer: ABB including Biology.

We will accept certain Dental Nursing or Dental Technician Level 3 professional qualifications plus BB in two A-levels including Biology. Please contact the University for full details.

Contextual offer: BBC including B in Biology.

For more information about contextual offers, visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Higher: AABBB.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Biology units.

Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

No specific subjects required.

Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29-32

Standard offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology.

Contextual offer: 29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology.

For more information about contextual offers visit:
bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

DDM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Biology units.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2026/dental-therapy/bdt-dental-therapy/#entry-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. We consider a large range of contextual factors when making application decisions.

If you receive and accept an offer from the University of Bristol, and you meet the terms of your offer in full, you will be accepted.

Learn more on the University of Bristol website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & InternationalTBC

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

Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each year. Home fees will be set in line with UK government policy and updated as per their guidance, while international fees increase annually in line with expected inflation rises. Visit bristol.ac.uk/ug-fees-funding for further information, including estimated fees for subsequent years and typical total costs.

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