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Dental Hygiene and Therapy
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
This Dental Hygiene and Therapy course is a collaborative programme that is managed and delivered by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and validated by the University of Birmingham.
Taught in the Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry, you will have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities and an excellent learning environment for the whole dental team. Our integrated teaching and learning in the Clinical Practice setting is an important component in fostering the team approach to dentistry.
This integrated degree programme, approved by the General Dental Council, leads to a qualification in both Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.
Modules
For full details of our module structure, please visit our website.
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
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:
- B750
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham 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 is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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:
- B750
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Required subjects and grades:
A Level Biology at grade B or above; A GDC recognised Dental Nursing qualification may be submitted in lieu of one A Level subject. Minimum of six GCSEs at grade C to include English, Mathematics and a Biological subject/dual award science.
General Studies:
Not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science accepted. Grades required – DDD
BTEC Diploma considered on a case by case basis when combined with an A level
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma considered on a case by case basis when combined with 2 A levels
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
6,5,5 at Higher Level (to include biology and preferably chemistry) with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
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.
The most common grades on entry for this course are above our standard offer. This does not mean that you need to achieve higher grades than our offer to be admitted.
We make alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes which are typically 1 or 2 grades lower. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
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 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | 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 details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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