University of Plymouth: dental hygiene and therapy courses

Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc Hons

3 years · UCAS code B750

A levels / Scottish Highers

The typical offer is ABB at GCE A Level, which must include Biology. General studies at GCE A or AS level is not included in any offer. We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application.

GCSEs / Scottish Nationals

Applicants need to achieve 6 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include English Language, Mathematics and two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics.

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall with 5/5 at Higher Level, including Higher Level in Biology.

Access / BTEC

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD in a predominantly science subject area. As desirable, an A-level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade B. BTEC National Diploma DD in addition to an A-Level in Biology at grade B is mandatory. Access to Higher Education Diploma: Pass an Access course in a predominantly Science subject. 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be in Biology or Human Biology. You must achieve Merit or Distinction in 33 level 3 credits, including the 15 credits in Biology or Human Biology. As desirable, an A-level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade B.

Graduate qualifications

Not typically accept but you can contact [email protected] for clarification on any qualifications not listed.

Admissions test

N/A

Interview

Online Multiple mini-interviews

Work experience

Not required.

Resits

Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements: • If you are applying with predicted grades, a minimum of BBC must be achieved on first sitting of A Level • Where BBC is not achieved on first sitting, applicants must re-sit the required qualifications and apply once suitable grades have been achieved • A Level or accepted equivalent qualifications must be completed in no more than 3 years of study, unless otherwise advised A suitable qualification profile must be achieved on first re-sit attempt.

Contextual / widening participation

The University of Plymouth is committed to widening access (WA) and ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply with us. Please visit our website for further information on our widening participation initiatives. We do not make contextual offers for this programme.

Personal statement

We do not score the personal statement or refer to it as part of the selection process.

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Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Integrated Foundation Year BSc Hons

4 years · UCAS code B751

A levels / Scottish Highers

CC at GCE A Level, which must include A-Level Biology. We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application.

GCSEs / Scottish Nationals

Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include English Language, Mathematics and two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics.

International Baccalaureate

24 overall with grade 4 or above in a Higher Level science. Other subjects to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject.

Access / BTEC

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM in a predominantly science subject area. As desirable, an A level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade C. Access to Higher Education Diploma: Pass a 60 credit Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences, or Nursing. To include 45 Level 3 credits to include 15 at Merit and 30 at Pass in a relevant subject. As desirable, an A level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade C. Applicants applying with an Access to Higher Education Diploma must also have completed an A Level in Biology at grade C.

Graduate qualifications

Not typically accept but you can contact [email protected] for clarification on any qualifications not listed.

Admissions test

N/A

Interview

Multiple mini-interviews

Work experience

Not required.

Contextual / widening participation

The University of Plymouth is committed to widening access (WA) and ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply with us. Please visit our website for further information on our widening participation initiatives.

Personal statement

We do not score the personal statement or refer to it as part of the selection process.

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