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Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Integrated Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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2027-2028
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Course summary

The BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Integrated Foundation Year is designed for applicants who wish to study Dental Therapy and Hygiene but who are not currently appropriately qualified for entry to year one of the undergraduate course. The course equips you with the scientific knowledge and skills needed to become a confident, critically self-aware, independent learner ready for the challenges of higher education. The course may be particularly of interest for qualified Dental Nurses.

  • The integrated foundation year provides an opportunity to study the biomedical and life sciences which underpin the contemporary clinical BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene programme in dedicated facilities with expert staff, before embarking on year one of the BSc course.

  • Prepare for patient-centered shared care by learning in an inter-disciplinary team alongside students from biomedical sciences, medicine and dental therapy and hygiene.

  • Your learning will be supported by dedicated study skills sessions and academic tutors, helping you get the most from your studies.

  • Specialist modules will give you the opportunity to choose your own areas of interest to study further.

  • By meeting the relevant entry requirements at the end of your foundation year, you will have the opportunity to progress onto a pioneering, clinical course with state of the art facilities provided by the established Peninsula Dental School Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company (CIC).

  • Applications are particularly welcomed from qualified Dental Nurses looking to advance their careers by training as a dual qualified Dental Therapist and Hygienist.

  • The integrated foundation year is specifically designed to make the transition to a BSc as smooth as possible, with dedicated learning outcomes tailored to your profession. You will also have the opportunity to experience the assessment methods you will encounter in years one, two and three.

Modules

Course Modules

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Assessment method

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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 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:
B751
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
B751
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CC

CC at GCE A Level, must include A-Level Biology.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

45 Level 3 credits to include 15 at Merit and 30 at Pass in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences or Nursing. It is also highly recommended that applicants complete an A Level in Biology at grade C or above alongside a suitable Access to Higher Education Diploma.

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

BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
DMM from a Science related subject including sufficient Biology content, with addition of a A-Level Biology at Grade C or above is strongly advised rather than a third BTEC.

BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma
DM from a Science related subject, with addition of however an A-Level Biology at Grade C or above is strongly advised rather than a third BTEC.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 24

To include Higher Level 4 in a Science subject. It is also highly recommended that applicants complete an A Level in Biology at grade C or above alongside a suitable International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H4, H4, H4, H4, including Biology.

Scottish Higher

Scottish Advanced Highers will be considered equal to A Levels.

All applicants must have 6 GCSE passes C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and one science from Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or Combined Science.
We will consider applicants with at least 2 years in practice experience as a qualified registered Dental Nurse (proof may be required at the time of application). Applicants must have 2 years’ experience at the point of application, plus addition of A Level Biology at Grade C or above.
We will consider applicants with City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing at Grade Distinction plus addition of A Level Biology at Grade C or above.
Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without Science qualifications at Level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This programme is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (ie the equivalent of a Grade C/4 at GCSE level).
When applying to this course you can only choose one year of entry. We will not consider application for multiple years' of entry.

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

No fee information has been provided for this course

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 all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

  • Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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