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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Oral Health Science course at Glasgow Caledonian University.
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A level
B,C,C
to include Biology
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A990
Here's what Glasgow Caledonian University says about its Oral Health Science course.
THIS PROGRAMME IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH, REST OF UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND DOMICILED APPLICANTS
Dental Hygienists/Therapists are highly skilled professionals who work as part of the dental team. They can work in all sectors of dentistry, the public dental and hospital services as well as private and NHS general dental practices. They play an essential role in preventing oral diseases such as gum disease, tooth decay and mouth cancers. Their skills include providing preventative, periodontal and restorative therapies in adults’ and children’s teeth through clinical treatment and education. The Dental School’s clinical skills laboratories have superb facilities and state-of-the-art teaching technologies which ensure that you’ll be prepared to apply for registration with the General Dental Council.
Good communication skills are essential to deal with patients effectively. You’ll be expected to adhere to the strict code of conduct outlined by the General Dental Council and a high standard of maturity, confidentiality and professionalism is expected to be maintained throughout the course.
Your career Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council. There are many career opportunities in general dental practice in the NHS, private practice or Community Dental Service, which could also involve home care and hospital services. Graduates may also be involved in research and oral health promotion.
Source: Glasgow Caledonian University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Department
Department of Psychology, Social Work and Allied Health Sciences
Location
Main Site | Glasgow
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Dentistry
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Glasgow Caledonian University reviews
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Three stars: Good
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Two stars: Could be better
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Glasgow Caledonian University students who took the Oral Health Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
99%
high
Teaching on my course
99%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
94%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
100%
high
Organisation and management
100%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
100%
high
Learning resources
100%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
84%
high
Student voice
84%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
76%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
100%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
100%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
100%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
88%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Glasgow Caledonian University. These students are taking Oral Health Science or another course from the same subject area.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Oral Health Science at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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