University of Birmingham: dental hygiene and therapy courses

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Hygiene and therapy: BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy — approved

GDC listing checked 2026-10-24. Admissions course titles and GDC qualification titles can differ; confirm the exact award and intake with the provider.

BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy

3 years · UCAS code B750

A levels / Scottish Highers: ABB at A Level, including Biology. Chemistry is recommended. A GDC recognised Dental Nursing qualification may be submitted in lieu of one A Level subject.
GCSEs / Scottish Nationals: A minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade C or 4 and above, including English, Maths and a Biological Science. Applicants offering a Dual Award GCSE Science must have 2 passes at C or 4 and above.
International Baccalaureate: Overal 32 points with Higher Level 655 including Biology. You must meet the GCSE entry requirements in full for the programme
Access / BTEC: Access to HE (Health or Science): 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit, to include Biology total 15 credits. Access to HE (Health or Science) + Dental Nursing: 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, including 6 at Distinction and 39 at Merit or above to include Biology total 15 credits. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Applied Science accepted with DDD. You must meet the GCSE entry requirements in full for the programme.
Graduate qualifications: 2:1 in a Biological Sciences degree. You must also meet the GCSE entry requirements in full for the programme.
Admissions test: N/A
Interview: Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience: Please refer to our page on Work Experience.
Resits: GCSE retakes are accepted without limit. For A Level retakes, applicatns are allowed a maximum of one resit in any one subject.
Contextual / widening participation: Contextual admissions: BBB including Biology at A-Level. Access to Higher Education (Health or Science): 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including 33 at Distinction and 12 at Merit, including 15 credits in Biology. BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science accepted. For more details, please visit the university's website.
Personal statement: Used in the application.

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