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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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.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- Ranked 1st in the world for Dentistry (QS rankings 2020), the skills and experience of Kings graduates are highly valued by practice employers.<br/><br/><br/>- Co-train with Dentistry BDS students, learning from our highly experienced teaching staff.<br/><br/><br/>- Rich practical experience with the diverse patient populations of Kings College Hospital.<br/><br/><br/>- Preparation for GDC registration and employment as a dental therapist/hygienist.<br/><br/><br/>- Inter-disciplinary student-selected components - to acquire skills such as languages and business management.<br/><br/><br/>- Outreach placements in South East London from year 2 for broad clinical and team-working experience.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A900
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,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 DiplomaD: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 Programme32 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 DiplomaDDM Please see our online prospectus for further details on our CTEC entry requirements. Scottish Advanced HigherB,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 - PrincipalM2,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 levelB,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 LevelNot Accepted |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |