BSc Dental Nursing (New College Lanarkshire) at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BSc Dental Nursing is delivered via the Undergraduate School, a unique partnership between UWS and New College Lanarkshire. The BSc Dental Nursing prepares potential graduates to begin the study of dental nursing as a discipline. This is a full-time, 3-year UWS-approved programme of study, delivered at New College Lanarkshire (NCL), Coatbridge. Students on the BSc Dental Nursing will study at the state-of-the-art dental facility at NCL Coatbridge campus and, as UWS students, will have access to UWS facilities.

Faculty: Health & Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: New College Lanarkshire: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will develop knowledge and skills related to the role of a dental nurse as you undertake the following modules: You will also be required to complete supervised clinical placements to gain practical experience in a dental practice setting. Following successful completion of Year 1, you will be qualified as a dental nurse and must register with the General Dental Council. Year 1: Clinical Dental Skills, Maintaining the Dentition, Oral Health Assessment, Oral Imaging Supported by Radiography, Supporting Non-routine Dental Treatments, ASPIRE: Foundations for Success. Year 2: Academic Skills for Dental Nurses, Oral Health Promotion with Technology, Computer-Aided Design for the Dental Team, Promoting Inclusion in Oral Health, Therapeutic Interventions in Healthcare, Anatomy and Imaging in Dental Practice. Year 3: Dental Nursing Additional Skills, Research for Dental Practice, Leadership and Management in Dental Practice, Technologies in Dentistry, Professional Development, Complex Oral Health Care, Entry requirements, Interview. Year 3: Apply Directly to NCL, Direct Application, Apply via UCAS, Apply VIA UCAS.

Career pathways

Dental nursing graduates can pursue roles as dental nurses in various settings including: As a graduate of this course, you may also choose to pursue to further their education by enrolling in postgraduate programmes, such as a Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing, Master of Public Health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An offer to study is also dependent on the outcome of the selection process and background checks, including: Interview: Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme; Criminal Convictions Disclosure; Year 1: Students will be admitted to the BSc Dental Nursing in line with University Regulatory requirements. For Year 1 entry, students will require three Highers at grade C or above; or SCQF Level 6 in Dental Nursing or an equivalent SCQF level 6 National Certificate (NC) qualification; or two Highers, plus SCQF level 7 First Steps to University (UWS) or First Steps to Nursing (UWS). Relevant qualifications from SWAP programmes, such as SWAP Access to Nursing or SWAP access to Paramedic Science, will also be considered. Year 2: Applicants who hold Higher National Certificate (HNC) Dental Nursing with General Dental Council (GDC) registration are eligible for articulation into Year 2. However, evidence must be provided that the HNC or HND qualification was achieved within the last five years. Year 3: Applicants with Higher National Diploma (HND) Dental Nursing and GDC registration can articulate into L9 of the programme. However, evidence must be provided that the HNC or HND qualification was achieved within the last five years. Apply Directly to NCL; If you are applying only to the BSc Dental Nursing programme, please apply directly to NCL. Direct Application; Apply via UCAS; If you are applying to more than one programme, please apply via UCAS. Apply VIA UCAS; UCAS code B951.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: New College Lanarkshire: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/efcda1b3-8ac0-449a-9f08-d2cfbc114e45?academicYearId=2026

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