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Dental Therapy

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

must include Biology

Access to HE Diploma

D:18,M:24,P:3

Science or similar related subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Science or professionally relevant subject

UCAS Tariff

112

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Dentistry

The BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy (DT) programme aims for graduates to be ‘safe beginner’ clinicians, registerable with the General Dental Council. Training equips students clinical skills, professional delivery and self-motivation. This course will enable you to:

• Train in a world-leading and state of the art facilities
• Be trained by a team who are leaders in the field of dentistry in practice and in research
• Focus on personal qualities enabling you to be an autonomous learner and competent clinician
• Experience a personalised learning journey due to the size of the cohort
• Become an adaptable member of the workforce with a broad view of the wider healthcare profession
• Access placements which will offer further employment opportunities and experience

This programme delivered in partnership with Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre presents with academic and clinical training pathways working with the general dental practices, local communities and vulnerable groups as part of our meeting the demands of society today and in the future. Our programme is designed to be a market driver in the delivery of dental health care service and supplying training and patient service with innovative ideas that foster our principles of – Teamwork, Safety, Kindness and Improving.

Why Dental Therapy at LSBU?
• Our course leads to professional registration with the General Dental Council.
• Dedicated facilities for simulation training laboratories at our Central London sites offering highly realistic virtual reality training.
• Access to patients from midway through year one.
• Working with our highly experienced dental teams allowing you to experience the real-world work environment.
• Offering the opportunities of skills escalation for other members of the dental workforce.
• A range of clinic placements within the Dental Hospital, Primary Care and the community allows for a diverse patient mix and experience.

Modules

Year 1 : Biomedical Science, Foundations in Clinical Skills & Practice, Oral and Dental Sciences, Personal & Professional Development 1. Year 2 : Applied Clinical Dental in Dental Therapy, Dental Specialities, Personal & Professional Development 2. Year 3 : Consolidated Clinical Practice in Dental Therapy, Research and Dissertation, Personal & Professional Development 3. -
All modules are core modules and must be successfully completed to be eligible for consideration for professional registration.

The Uni


Course location:

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

Department:

Allied Health Professions

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6%
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94%
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