Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Dental therapists and hygienists work to promote oral health and restore tooth function. From oral disease prevention strategies to direct restorations, youll experience the intellectual challenges of diagnostics and the technical challenges of treatment in this demanding and hugely rewarding field of healthcare. Our Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc course combines the latest thinking in dental education with early clinical experience. Taught by internationally-renowned staff, you will be exposed to a rich breadth of skills and knowledge in a diverse clinical environment.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Strand
London
WC2R 2LS

Application Details

Course Code

A900

Institution Code

K60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B

Must be combined with two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Grade B in Advanced Higher Chemistry or Biology is required, plus an additional subject of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology (we do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject).

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:12,P:3

Access to HE Diploma in Medical Professions, Health and/or Science. Please see course website for full details of this: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/dental-therapy-and-hygiene-bsc

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

32 points overall or an aggregate score of 15 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology, in addition to grade 5 in Higher Level in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: The total point score of 32 includes TOK/EE. For applicants studying the new IB curriculum, we can accept either Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics – Applications and Interpretations. GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.

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

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

Biology or Chemistry subjects are required, plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDM

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our CTEC entry requirements.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B

Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Grade B in Advanced Higher Chemistry or Biology is required, plus an additional subject of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M2,M2

Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Biology or Chemistry subjects are required, plus an additional subject of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology as Principal Subjects at M2.

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Not Accepted

A level

B,B,B

Must include Biology or Chemistry, plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. If Mathematics is being used to meet one of the subject requirements, then we cannot consider Further Mathematics as the third A-Level

T Level

Not Accepted

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