BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Prepare for a career as a caring and competent dental therapist benefiting from research-led teaching in world-class facilities. Our students are helping transform the oral health of local communities. You'll help patients avoid and manage oral disease by promoting good oral health and providing treatments.

What you will study

In first year you will study a range of subjects which provide a foundation for clinical work in later stages. You'll begin to learn clinical skills during term 3, in a simulated clinical environment using manikins.

Career pathways

Successful graduates from our Dental Therapy degree – subject to registration with the GDC – are eligible to begin working as a dental therapist. Being a dental therapist is a rewarding career that helps people take care of their oral health and avoid disease. Graduate roles and employers include: general dental practice; industry; community dental services; hospital dental services; the armed forces; providing preventative oral care; non-surgical management of periodontal (gum) disease; managing plaque-related diseases; extracting deciduous teeth and restoration of teeth; taking impressions and radiographs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including Biology and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required at grade 4/C or above. IB: A minimum of 32 points including Biology at Higher Level Grade 5. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology with completion of a national high school diploma. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade including Biology. Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Graduate applicants: Medicine and Veterinary Science graduates are accepted. BSc degrees will be looked at on a case by case basis, but must be at a 2:1 or higher and include Biology as a significant percentage of the degree. We do not accept applications from BDS/BChD graduates or candidates who have previously commenced a dental degree at another institution and failed to progress for any reason. English language: IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each sub-skill

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 49,000 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/a207/#how-to-apply

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