University of Leeds: dental hygiene and therapy courses

Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc

3 years · UCAS code A900

A levels / Scottish Highers

A-Level: ABB B in Biology, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. You must achieve a pass in the practical element of any science A-levels. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: BB in Advanced Highers including Biology and AABBB in Highers. B in Advanced Higher, including Biology and AAABB in Highers, AABBBB in Highers, including Biology.

GCSEs / Scottish Nationals

A minimum of 5 GCSEs, at Grade 4/C or higher including Chemistry and Biology (or Dual Science) plus English and Maths. We accept Functional Skills English and/or Maths in lieu of GCSEs.

International Baccalaureate

34 points overall with 3 Higher Level subjects at grade 5, including Biology. You must also have English and Maths at (minimum) SL at Grade 5 (if not offered at GCSE). Maths Studies is acceptable.

Access / BTEC

Access to HE course requirements: 30 Level 3 Credits awarded with Distinction. Your Access to HE programme must include a minimum of 12 graded Level 3 Credits in Biology at Distinction. Alternative Qualifications: Fully qualified dental nurses who have completed the University of Leeds Preparation for Higher Education course awarded with Distinction (70 overall). The University of Leeds BSc Interdisciplinary Science foundation year passed with 60% overall plus 60% in Biology. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level): AABBBB or H2H2H2H3H3H3 to include Biology, English and Maths

Graduate qualifications

Minimum 2:2 or equivalent in a relevant science or healthcare professional's subject, plus GCSE Maths at grade 4 or C. Please contact the Admissions Team to check the eligibility of your degree.

Admissions test

Casper test

Interview

Multiple mini interviews TBC. Please see University course page.

Work experience

Please refer to our page on Work Experience. However clinical experience is not required.

Resits

One A Level and GCSE resit is allowed but must have achieved results.

Contextual / widening participation

We're committed to identifying the best possible applicants, regardless of personal circumstances or background. Access to Leeds is an alternative admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted. Please see the university's website for more information on contextual admissions. Access to Leeds is a contextual admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted. This can be two grades lower than the published entry requirement for each course. So for example, if the course entry requirement is AAA - the Access to Leeds offer could be ABB Low Progression Neighbourhoods: If you live in a neighbourhood where there is low participation in higher education, we may be able to give priority to your application. If you receive an offer, this could be reduced by one A-level grade (or equivalent), in most cases. You don’t need to apply separately: if you are from a Low Participation Neighbourhood we will automatically give your UCAS application additional consideration.

Personal statement

The personal statement of the application form helps us to assess the nature of the applicant's interest in the academic subject and is an important part of the selection process. It is essential that applicants take this opportunity to demonstrate their enthusiasm and aptitude for the academic subject. Please see the personal statement guidelines on the university's website for further information.

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