Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: H766 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: H766 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
including a relevant Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Human Biology or Applied Science) and excluding General Studies. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.
Access to HE Diploma
including at least 15 credits at Distinction in a relevant Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition, you must have GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or Ofqual regulated Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.
128-120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including a relevant Science at Higher Level at grade 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science, Medical Science, Biomedical Science or Dental Technology.
T Level
in Health or Healthcare Science.
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications excluding General Studies, and including one of the following: A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Human Biology or Applied Science, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate/Diploma in Applied Science, Medical Science or Biomedical Science. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.
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About this course
**This course is temporarily closed due to high demand. Please check again later.**
Are you keen to make a difference to people’s oral health and wellbeing? If you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrive in hands-on environments where patient care comes first, our Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons) course is for you.
This course has been designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s healthcare landscape and equip you with the expertise, skills, and professional confidence to become a registered Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. Developed in alignment with the General Dental Council (GDC) Safe Practitioner Framework, this course blends theoretical learning with practical, hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.
**Why Study Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?**
This course will prepare you to put your skills and abilities into practice after qualification, both through reflecting on the evidence from ongoing research and your own practice. You’ll be taught by an experienced team of lecturers and clinicians who bring real-world insights to the classroom, you’ll also benefit from a curriculum that integrates cutting-edge techniques, public health considerations, and sustainable healthcare practices.
From mastering foundational knowledge in oral disease prevention and dental radiography to managing complex cases involving special educational needs, oral cancer, and dental implants, throughout the course you’ll be supported to become a competent and effective Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist.
Through extensive clinical practice, including work-based learning in community clinics and dental practices, you’ll gain the confidence and competence to provide high-quality patient-centered care in diverse professional settings.
In Dec 2026, the University’s new Emily Siddon Building will open on the site of the National Health Innovation Campus where you’ll benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and state-of-the-art simulation technology, enabling you to learn in a safe, but realistic environment utilising phantom heads. You’ll also provide care to patients in the new onsite Dental clinic.
**Professional Bodies**
This course is regulated by the General Dental Council (GDC).
**Why Huddersfield?**
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
**Not quite ready to start Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons)?**
Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist.
Modules
This is a common first year and comprises:
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Dental Radiology and Radiography
• Foundations and Clinical Practice 1
• Oral Disease Prevention
• Professional Development and Research 1
• Theory of Dental Hygiene.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment methods
Assessments take place through a variety of coursework, practice/competency-based learning and examination, in the form of written assignment, presentations, observed assessment of practical skills (OSCE), multiple choice assessments and competency log.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our website for more information - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/scholarships-bursaries/
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University of Huddersfield
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