Cert HE Dental Nurse Practice at Teesside University

Programme overview

A one-year certificate of higher education that prepares students to work as dental nurses and to register with the General Dental Council. Students learn the dental nurse role, including patient support, cross-infection control and assisting with dental radiographs, alongside placement experience.

Faculty: School of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Introduction to Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals, Clinical Concepts of Dental Nursing, Introduction to Dental Anatomy and Oral Disease, Introduction to Human Physiology for Healthcare Professionals and Professionalism for Health Professionals.

Career pathways

Employment in NHS and private dental practices, hospitals and the community, in the UK and overseas as a dental nurse. Graduates can progress to the BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 32-48 points. Recent Level 3 academic study and at least four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language, maths and science (Level 2 Key/Functional Skills accepted for English and maths). Plus one of: 32-48 points from one science-based A level or equivalent T levels (AS levels not accepted); BTEC Extended Diploma PPP in science or health; CACHE Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 72 points (D); foundation degree pass in science or health; Irish Leaving Certificate 32-48 points from two or three Highers; Level 3 NVQ in science or health and social care; Open University K101 or SK277; Scottish Highers 42 points from two; Advanced Higher 40 points from one. Selection is by shortlisting and interview, with satisfactory references; 100% attendance is expected.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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