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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Dental Therapy
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Dental Therapy course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
including Biology with a pass in the practical endorsement. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D4D7
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Dental Therapy course.
Course Overview
Dental therapists play an increasingly important role in the delivery of primary care dentistry. The structure of this course is exciting and innovative in that it is integrated with both the BDS Dentistry and the BSc (Hons) Clinical Dental Technology courses.
Why study with us
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You will treat patients at our Dental Education Centres and gain first-hand experience within the communities you are most likely to serve after graduation.
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You’ll be taught alongside both BDS and Clinical Dental Technician students, allowing you to train as you will practice in the future, as part of the whole dental team.
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You’ll have the opportunity to gain early patient contact during your studies.
What you'll do
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You’ll learn clinical skills in one of the most modern phantom head rooms in Europe, equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
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Small class sizes allow for a close and friendly atmosphere with interactive learning opportunities.
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You will gain a broad range of clinical experience, including enhanced skills such as administering Inhalation Sedation, removing sutures (after the wound has been checked) and tooth whitening.
Accreditations
- This course has been provisionally accepted by the GDC Registrar. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. They register qualified dental professionals, work to ensure the quality of dental education, and protect patient safety.
Future Careers
As a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy course you can register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist. You may also be eligible to apply for entry into the Graduate BDS course.
You will be eligible to apply for a place on a Dental Therapy Foundation Scheme (DTFT) which are designed to support new or recently qualified Dental Therapists during their transition into the Primary Dental Care workforce.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Clinical dentistry
Start date
1 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire reviews
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Rates are pretty good
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Support is great
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union
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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities
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University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful
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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 University of Lancashire students who took the Dental Therapy course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
low
Teaching on my course
87%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
46%
low
Organisation and management
46%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
56%
low
How well organised is your course?
36%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
70%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
98%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
82%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
89%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
86%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
75%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
93%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
86%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Dental Therapy or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Religious Studies | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Lancashire graduates who took Dental Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
83%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
42%
Other Health Professionals
20%
Medical Practitioners
13%
Health associate professionals
7%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Dental Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£34.7k
First year after graduation
£53.6k
Third year after graduation
£54.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Dental Therapy.
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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