Course contact details
Health and Life Sciences
Email:shlsadmissions@tees.ac.uk
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Dental Nurse Practice
- Certificate of Higher Education
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Course summary
Course overview
This course is ideal if you are looking to pursue a career in dental nursing. You study the foundations of dental care and learn and develop practical skills specific to your profession. The course is perfect if you want to gain an academic qualification while providing support to the dental team and reassurance to patients in our student dental facility and on dental practice placement.
The role of a dental nurse includes: providing reassurance and support to patients, preparing and maintaining the clinical environment, providing a high standard of cross-infection control, assisting with taking and processing dental radiographs, preparing instruments, materials, medicaments and equipment, recording assessments spoken by the dental team, assisting the dental team throughout all aspects of dentistry.
As with all healthcare professionals the public place a high level of expectation and trust in their dental nurse. So to work in this sector it is essential that you are able to demonstrate the core values embedded within the NHS Constitution: working together for patients, respect and dignity, commitment to quality of care, compassion, improving lives, everyone counts.
Throughout the course, as part of the placement experience, you may be required to participate in a shift pattern rota or work weekends. Please note 100% attendance is expected during this programme.
On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the General Dental Council as a dental nurse.
Employability
Opportunities are available for employment within NHS and private dental practices, hospitals and in the community. Once qualified you can work in the UK and overseas as a dental nurse. Successful completion gives you the opportunity to further your career if you wish, or progress to study at degree level, and various other career opportunities.
Modules
Course Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Assessment method
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Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Dental Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Study options
- Certificate of Higher Education • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 20 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:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
32-48 UCAS tariff points from 1 A level or equivalent in a science-based subject.
UCAS Tariff32-48
Scottish Higher
42 points from 2 Highers or equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass QAA recognised Access course preferably in a science subject, including a biology module. Health and social care subject is acceptable if it includes a biology module. Communication and Application of Number at level 2 are acceptable in place of GCSE grade 4 (C) in English Language and maths.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to level 3 qualifications, GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent) in English Language, maths and science are required. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE.
Scottish Advanced Higher
40 points from 1 Advanced Higher or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
48 UCAS tariff points (PPP) in a science, health or dental related subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32-48 UCAS tariff points from 2 or 3 Irish Highers/Honours subjects.
Successful interview, work-based risk assessment, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references required.
Visit Teesside University’s website using the course details link provided for information on shortlisting and interview criteria.
International applicants: due to the teaching structure and UKVI requirements for courses at RQF Level 5 or below, this course is not available to students who require UKVI Student Visa sponsorship, as the minimum classroom-based study hours each week cannot be met.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Interview
- Health Checks
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Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £6500 |
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.
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