Oral Health Science Bachelor of Science - BSc

THIS PROGRAMME IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH, REST OF UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND DOMICILED APPLICANTS

If you’re looking for a rewarding, people-focused clinical career, Oral Health Sciences could be the perfect fit for you.

This course will prepare you to be a Dental Hygienist/Therapist (DHT), a highly skilled professional who works as part of the Dental Team. You’ll learn to provide clinical oral health treatment and education for adults and children. This includes preventative, periodontal and restorative therapies. You’ll play an essential role in tackling oral health issues such as gum disease, tooth decay and mouth cancer.

This is a hands-on course, combining clinical expertise with the communication and professionalism needed to support patients of all ages. From the start of your studies, you’ll develop practical skills in a real clinical environment and build confidence as part of a professional dental team. You’ll work alongside other dentistry students in the Glasgow Dental Hospital in clinical placements training on state-of-the-art dental technologies.

Throughout your studies, you’ll need to demonstrate a high level of maturity and professionalism in line with the General Dental Council (GDC) code of conduct. In Year 3, you’ll have the opportunity to attend diverse outreach placements or expand your studies into educational aspects of oral health science.

Best of all, you’ll leave with the confidence to become a full-fledged DHT or take your next path into teaching and research.

#### Why study Oral Health Sciences at GCU?

* Train in Glasgow Dental Hospital using modern technologies, working alongside dentistry students as part of a real dental team.

* Get further networking and learning opportunities through shared teaching with other Allied Health Professionals at GCU each year.

* Broaden your experience through diverse outreach placements and opportunities to explore oral health education and research.

* Spend around 50% of your time in clinical placements, building real-world experience and confidence from the start in a professional dental environment.

## Careers

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). You’ll be ready to work in all sectors of dentistry, from the public dental/hospital services to private and NHS general dental practices.

To teach at a dental school in the UK, you must complete a GDC-approved degree and complete a minimum of two years clinical experience. This course is an eligible academic degree if you are interested in teaching.

You may also pursue a career in research and oral health promotion through this course.