Higher Education Diploma Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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The total service fee for this program after discount:
€ 399
ABOUT
A 27-month full-time course (with an April start date) enabling students to gain professional accreditation as dental hygienists and dental therapists.
We recognise the importance of training the dental team together so you’ll learn alongside dental students in a way that prepares you for practice.
You’ll also benefit from our outreach training programme. It’s one of the most rigorous placement programmes in the UK. Treating patients of all ages and backgrounds in real work environments sharpens your skills and gives you a head start in your career.
Our students find the course provides them with opportunities to explore ideas, apply what they have learned and to achieve their best.
Our teaching is driven by world-class research so you’ll learn about the new techniques and advances that are rapidly taking place in the field of dentistry. Our research is multidisciplinary with a mix of biomedical, engineering and social scientists working together for the advancement of clinical excellence.
The General Dental Council quality assures and approves qualifications for registration, for the following registrant groups: Dentists; dental hygienists; dental therapists; dental nurses; clinical dental technicians; dental technicians; and orthodontic therapists.
Modules
A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
At the beginning of the first year you’ll develop your understanding of the anatomy and physiology relevant to dentistry. You’ll also be introduced to a range of study skills to help you thrive at University.
After the first month you’ll begin clinical skills training so you can treat patients. You’ll be introduced to the concept of putting patients’ needs first, as well as careful and thorough instrumentation. Alongside this you’ll visit and assist on clinics to help build your confidence and communication skills in a clinical environment – we place great emphasis on helping you become a caring, competent and confident member of the dental team.
Throughout the first year you’ll also develop your knowledge and understanding in other subject areas including law, ethics and professionalism, health promotion and education and oral disease. Our course is very dynamic and within no time you’ll be treating patients under close supervision in the Dental Hospital.
The second year is mainly clinical – you’ll be treating your own patients and will be expected to show a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. You’ll rotate around different specialist departments within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, helping to broaden your clinical experience.
There will be the opportunity to attend Sheffield Children’s Hospital to assist with oral surgery and you’ll visit care homes to train staff in oral health care. You’ll also benefit from clinical experience in the School’s Dental Practice Unit. In addition you’ll further your knowledge and understanding in important areas of dentistry.
The third year consists of one term only.
By the time you reach the third year and the last few months of the course, you will have acquired a vast range of knowledge, skills and experience. Our principles of practice theme will inform you of the important issues you will confront in the workplace and help ensure you begin your career as a well-rounded professional.
Entry requirements
These are the minimum requirements for our April 2022 intake that must be met by the deadline for receipt of applications. Pending qualifications, due after the deadline for receipt of applications, will not be taken into consideration.
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5 GCSE at grade C / grade 4 to include Mathematics, English Language and Science.
Plus one of the following options:
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Level 3/4 Dental Nurse Qualification plus 1 A Level in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade C.
Post-qualification certificates in Dental Nursing can strengthen an application but cannot be used to meet the minimum requirements.
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Level 5/6 Dental Nurse Qualification.
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2 A Levels to include one in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade CC.
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Access to Higher Education Diploma (60 credits with 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit) including 36 Level 3 credits in relevant Science units (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma can also be used in lieu of two GCSEs, however you must still have GCSE grade C / level 4 in Mathematics, English Language and Science.
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BTEC National Diploma at grade MM including 90 credits or 540 GLH of relevant Science subjects (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
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2:2 degree in a relevant scientific subject.
We will consider other national and international qualifications on an individual basis. If your qualifications aren’t listed here, please contact us to discuss your application.
Applicants with international qualifications are also encouraged to submit a certificate of comparability from UK NARIC with their application form.
Proof of all qualifications will be required.
English language requirements |
If your first language isn’t English, you may need to take a language test – for example, IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (the test should have been completed no more than two years before the start date of our course).
Graduate careers
Our graduates can register with the General Dental Council and work in dentistry as dental hygienists and dental therapists. Career opportunities exist in local NHS and private dental practices, hospital services, community dental services and the Ministry of Defence. Others go on to research and teaching roles within universities or hospital trusts.
There are also opportunities within multinational organisations which specialise in healthcare and pharmaceutical products. You may even consider ‘topping up’ your qualification to a degree, studying for a postgraduate qualification, or studying to become a dentist.
Fees and funding
Fees
2022-23 annual tuition fee
in years one and two; £2,312 in year three
2022-23 annual tuition fee
in years one and two; £10,182 in year three
key dates
September start
Applications for places on courses starting the following September (except Medicine and Dentistry) should be submitted to UCAS between:
- 1 September and 25 January to be guaranteed equal consideration with other applicants
- 26 January and 30 June for further consideration, although we may not be able to consider your application if all the places on the course you’ve applied for have been filled
Applications for places on Medicine and Dentistry courses must be submitted between 1 September and 15 October.
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (GBP)
40730
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
80
accommodation
The international undergraduate and postgraduate students at this university can use different types of accommodation options and live in a safe and vibrant environment to focus entirely on their studies and get the best result, also the students can use the cafes and bars gyms, and other living facilities, on the other hand, they can have an accommodation tour and Sheffield city tour to become familiar with their living environment and make the most suitable decision, as we said, this university offers various accommodation options with different fees like £6,782.58 to £10,210.62 for a rental place in the city for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and they can choose to have a private or shared room.
After Graduation
The international students can work up to 20 hours in part-time jobs in the UK, however, they must refer to their visa to see whether they have study and work permits or not, we recommend you to focus only on your education to get the best results and be able to find the most suitable jobs in the UK or the global market right after graduation, on the other hand, if the international applicants need extra financial help to pay for their tuition fee, living, and study expenses, they can find part-time jobs under some conditions, also if the students find related jobs to their educational fields (with the help of the university), they will obtain more real experience and skills aside from the theoretical knowledge that they acquire during their study period.