UCAS tariff
64
Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:

Applicants for this course must not meet the Level 3 and GCSE grade requirements for the three-year Dental Therapy and Hygiene course (B750). However, if you only meet some elements of the three year programme, for example the GCSE but not the Level 3 requirement, you would be considered for the foundation course.
We will only consider an application from each candidate for either Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Foundation Year or Dental Therapy and Hygiene. Offers will not be made for both programmes.

GCSE
Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:

English Language
Mathematics
One Science subject awarded in either Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or Combined Science

Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below:

Experience in lieu of Level 3 entry requirements

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.
A Level

CC at GCE A Level, which must include a science subject.

BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma

MPP from a Science related subject.

BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma

MM from a Science related subject.

Access
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.

International Baccalaureate
24 overall with grade 4 or above in a Higher Level science. Other subjects to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
GNVQ and AGNVQ

Passes in Science subjects.

International Applicants
If you intend to practice in your home country post-graduation please ensure you check with the nations dental council before committing to study with us. Individual requirements are often not very transparent and you should confirm whether our degree is transferable overseas before submitting an application.

TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18

IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)