Dental Therapy and Hygiene Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This exciting programme is innovative and patient-centred and takes place in a supportive and research rich environment. You’ll mix with both dental and dental nursing students and learn within a variety of dental teaching clinics. You'll work within our state-of-the-art facilities, receiving the highest level of core skills and knowledge. You'll become skilled at communicating with patients and colleagues, preparing you for your future role as a healthcare professional.


• Your learning will be integrated with dental students throughout the programme; this inter-professional approach to education will prepare you for working in a multi-disciplinary team



• Benefit from a programme mapped against the General Dental Council's 'Preparing for Practice'.



• Prepare for your future role as a healthcare professional.



• Become skilled at communicating with patients and colleagues.



• You'll be well prepared to approach clinical problems holistically, appreciating personal social dimensions as well as the biomedical basis of oral diseases.



• Your clinical supervision is underpinned by a team of consultants in clinical dentistry in each of our Dental Education Facilities.



• Extensive e-learning, library and other facilities which include videos, CDs, DVDs, books, publications, access to electronic journals and facilities for telematic conferencing.



• Engage directly with participants and service users in a unique and meaningful way with the Dental Outreach Team.



• Benefit from the state of the art facilities provided by established Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company (CIC).



• Strong partnerships within the University and NHS.