BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Manchester

Programme overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required for a career as a dental therapist or dental hygienist. Learn the skills and knowledge you need to register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist or hygienist. Study at a dental school ranked in the Top 10 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025).

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain the knowledge and skills to begin to manage patients in a clinical setting. You will cover: basic sciences human diseases general dentistry behavioural sciences basic clinical skills, including patient contact.

Career pathways

There are several career options available to graduates of our BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Graduates can register with the General Dental Council as a dental hygienist or dental therapist and work in the NHS, private practice, large corporations or the armed forces.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: Our standard A-level offer is AAB to include Biology. You must also meet the GCSE requirements. International Baccalaureate: 34. GCSE: We require at least five GCSEs at grade 4 (C). English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any component. Interview: No offer is made without a successful interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

International applicants: GBP 40,200 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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