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**Overview**
Dental hygienists treat and prevent oral diseases. They support people in maintaining their oral health by providing treatments and advice designed to improve the health of the mouth, teeth and gums.
If you want a career as a dental hygienist, this BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene degree course is for you.
Studying in our Dental Academy, you’ll get the skills and knowledge for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), which is essential for practicing as a dental hygienist.
- Be taught in our Dental Academy, complete with the late...
**Overview**<br/>Dental hygienists treat and prevent oral diseases. They support people in maintaining their oral health by providing treatments and advice designed to improve the health of the mouth, teeth and gums. <br/><br/>If you want a career as a dental hygienist, this BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene degree course is for you.<br/><br/>Studying in our Dental Academy, you’ll get the skills and knowledge for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), which is essential for practicing as a dental hygienist.<br/><br/><br/>- Be taught in our Dental Academy, complete with the latest technology used in dental practices including 2 clinics with 44 dental treatment bays, 2 individual surgeries, a phantom head room, a new haptics suite, a decontamination suite, and radiography booths<br/><br/><br/>- Build your experience working as part of a dental team, studying alongside dental therapy, dental nursing and dental students as well as qualified professionals<br/><br/><br/>- Get out of the classroom to work with real patients, performing dental procedures and taking part in local community outreach projects<br/><br/><br/>**NHS Learning Support Fund**<br/>Students on this course may be eligible for additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund bursary of at least £5,000 a year. <br/><br/>**Professional recognitions**<br/>This programme has been provisionally accepted to commence delivery by the General Dental Council (GDC) following a paper-based submission. The GDC Quality Assurance Team will carry out an on-site inspection of the programme and examinations prior to the first cohort of students qualifying, wherein approval for the purposes of registration with the GDC will be assessed by an expert panel of inspectors. This is the process for all new dental care professional (DCP) programmes.<br/><br/>The GDC continually assess the course to make sure it meets the standard required for accreditation, so you’ll know you’re getting the most relevant and up-to-date teaching available.<br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>As the title suggests, dental hygienists help patients keep their teeth clean, but theres much more to the role than this alone.<br/><br/>Dental hygienists provide treatments, carry out procedures and give dietary and oral hygiene advice to maintain a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Patients are often referred to dental hygienists by dentists, although many opt to see a hygienist regularly themselves.<br/><br/>Dental hygienists are needed in both the NHS and within private healthcare. Once you graduate youll be ready to take your skills into areas such as general dental practice, hospital dental services or the Armed Forces, so youll have great employment prospects as you embark on your dental career.<br/><br/>Looking to study dental hygiene and learn how to carry out additional procedures such as fillings and extractions? Take a look at our BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy degree. <br/><br/>**What areas can you work in with a dental hygiene degree?**<br/>When you graduate, youll be qualified to work in areas such as:<br/>- general dental practice<br/><br/><br/>- hospital dental services<br/><br/><br/>- the Armed Forces<br/><br/><br/>- the NHS<br/><br/><br/>- health promotion<br/><br/><br/>You could also continue your studies or do research at postgraduate level.<br/><br/>**Work experience with patients in the community**<br/>To help you gain professional experience, youll help to provide free dental health services to the public at the Dental Academy and work with patients in local community settings.<br/><br/>Youll have the chance to offer preventative and educational dental support within institutions such as school clinics and hostels for homeless people, enabling you to gain a better understanding of the social impact of good dental care.<br/><br/>Our community work experience projects include:<br/>- outreach activity in community surgeries and maxillofacial departments in local hospitals<br/><br/><br/>- oral health promotion<br/><br/><br/>- supervised tooth brushing in infant schools<br/><br/><br/>- helping staff to develop oral care plans in residential homes<br/><br/><br/>- providing dental screening to offenders in the probation service<br/>
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.
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Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B752
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff120 128 120-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from a pure Science subject. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE Diploma122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science- must have pure Science element). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject - 30 points from the IB Diploma. 665 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject. 4 points from Standard Level English and Mathematics (if not passed at GCSE grade C). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 To include a Higher Level in a pure Science subject at H3. GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science/5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English, Mathematics and Science. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)Scottish Advanced Higher120-128 Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers, including a pure Science subject at grade C. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 56-60, to include a Principal Subject in Science at M2. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, with 40 points from a pure Science subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A levelA,B,B B,B,B 120-128 points from 3 A levels, including a pure Science subject at grade B. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. T LevelM Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Healthcare Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Assisting with healthcare science), T Level in Science |
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