BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Gain the skills and experience to become a dental hygienist and/or dental therapist on this General Dental Council (GDC) accredited course. Become eligible to register with the GDC when you graduate and begin your dental career. Both dental hygienists and dental therapists help people maintain good oral health by providing treatments, carrying out procedures and giving dietary and hygiene advice.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Dental Collaborative Learning Core 1; Dental Collaborative Learning Core 2; Dental Collaborative Learning Core 3.

Career pathways

Both dental hygienists and dental therapists provide oral care that helps patients maintain a healthy mouth, gums and teeth, but there's much more to the role than this alone. The treatments and procedures they carry out – such as scaling and polishing, and taking dental X-rays – are designed to support good oral health and prevent dental problems before they develop.

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Entry requirements

A levels - ABB-BBB. Acceptable A Level Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science (containing Anatomy and Physiology). UCAS points - 120-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from a pure Science subject. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. T-levels - Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Healthcare Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Assisting with healthcare science), T Level in Science. BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM. Must be in a science subject. Relevant subjects: Applied Science, Dental Technology may be considered depending on units taken. International Baccalaureate - 27-28. 5 points from a Higher Level in a pure science subject. The 2027 entry admission and selection process will include a situational judgement test (Casper). Please see the tab below for more information. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. This includes screening to exclude infectivity with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. View our FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions. English language: IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5. UCAS: 3 years full-time course code – B750.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-dental-hygiene-and-dental-therapy

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