Queen Mary University of London: dental hygiene and therapy courses
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Qualifications and approval status
- Hygiene and therapy Scope source The renamed Dental Therapy and Hygiene degree qualifies dental therapists and hygienists.: BSc Oral Health — 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.
Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc
3 years · UCAS code A920
- A levels / Scottish Highers
- AAB, including Biology at grade A or above. Check the university for Scottish qualification requirements.
- GCSEs / Scottish Nationals
- A minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade C/4, including English, Mathematics, Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry. The Science Double Award may substitute all sciences at GCSE.
- International Baccalaureate
- 34 points overall; Higher Level grades 6,6,5, including Biology at grade 6 or above.
- Access / BTEC
- Biology-based Access diploma: 60 credits overall, with 45 at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher; at least 18 Biology credits. Applications assessed case by case. Check the university for detailed BTEC requirements.
- Admissions test
- Casper situational judgement test required.
- Interview
- Shortlisted applicants are interviewed; interview format has not been verified here.
- Contextual / widening participation
- The published standard contextual offer is ABB, including Biology at grade A. Eligibility needs checking with the university.
Admissions: Dental Schools Council, 2027 entry, retrieved 2026-10-24. Check current details with the institution. Requirements can differ by route, subject and applicant circumstances.
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