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Dental Hygiene and Therapy

University of Birmingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists are vital members of the dental team, providing essential preventive and periodontal care for both adults and children. They perform a variety of treatments, from fillings and radiographs to impressions. Completing this course makes you eligible to join the General Dental Council's register for Dental Care Professionals, opening doors to a rewarding career in dental care. This integrated course, approved by the General Dental Council, leads to a qualification in both Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. It is a collaborative course, delivered by the Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy which is part of the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and is validated by the University of Birmingham, via the collaborative agreement. Study in one of the UK's largest healthcare regions and thrive in a cutting-edge learning environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Build your skills and confidence as you dive into contact with a diverse range of patients right from the start. Train at the cutting edge £50 million Birmingham Dental Hospital, the UK's first integrated dental hospital and school in nearly 40 years. Work closely with practicing clinicians and leading academics, gaining insights from experts who have published significant works in their fields. Start clinical practice early, treating your first patient in the second term of your first year, and continue managing your own patient list through to final year placements. Benefit from advanced teaching facilities and a modern learning environment, including a computerised phantom head lab, exclusive training clinics, and dedicated study spaces. Our curriculum fosters independence, precision, communication, and empathy, essential for a successful career as a Dental Hygienist or Therapist Clinical placements in your second and third year take place within the local West Midlands region to broaden your experience in treating patients.

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£ 42,000per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Dentistry

    10th out of 16 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    159 67%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    7th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    8th

    5

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