Overview

Students in the Dental Hygiene programme from University of Bristol are taught through a combination of asynchronous material, supported by in-person lectures, small-group tutorials, seminars and practical classes. Students are offered pastoral support from their individual personal tutor.

Key facts

Based in the new Dental School, which is in the city centre and located close to excellent transport links, you will benefit from an integrated curriculum with BDS students, and the concept of team training starts from year one term one. Our courses are ranked 2nd in the Guardian subject rankings 2026. Teaching and Learning are enhanced by: By early introduction of clinical activity; Integrated academic and clinical teaching; Opportunities for community engagement.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Year 2 provides opportunities to continue patient care, building on the periodontal skills acquired in year one.

Patient care is delivered across a number of clinical settings, which develops knowledge and understanding of treatment modalities in both paediatric and adult patients.

Personal and Professional Development builds upon knowledge gained in year one to enhance the personal and professional attributes required of a safe practitioner.

Students complete an Evidence Based Summary.

The final year of the programme provides students the opportunity to consolidate underpinning knowledge to practice safely and competently using skills and clinical knowledge to diagnose, treatment plan, and treat adults and children within their scope of practice.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

103

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PTE Academic

78

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

103

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PTE Academic

78

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level standard offer

ABB including Biology. We will accept certain Dental Nursing or Dental Technician Level 3 professional qualifications plus BB in two A-levels including Biology.

BTEC

DDM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Biology units

International Baccalaureate Diploma

32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology

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Tuition Fees

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9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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