Overview

The role of dental hygienists and dental therapists is varied. You will provide clinical and educational care in the community, including prevention, fillings and treatment for periodontal (gum) disease. Strong values, an ethical approach and good communication skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team, are essential.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this Oral Health Science course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) there will be many career opportunities open to you, including:

General dental practice

Salaried dental practice

Hospital practice

Armed forces

Academic training

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioural science

Biomedical science

Clinical practice

Dental public health

Human disease

Literature review: Oral health science

Advanced clinical dentistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom
Fort William, 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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

4 Scottish Highers at grade B or above OR

3 A levels at grade BCC or above

One B grade must include a science subject, preferably Biology or Human Biology. English is also preferred

For those who do not have English at Higher or A level then National 5 English at grade C or above, or GCSE English at B/5 or above is required

A science-based HNC such as HNC Applied Sciences with grade B or above in the graded unit

Applicants with a recognised Dental Nursing qualification will be considered. For those who hold this qualification, other Higher/A level qualifications must include a science subject

Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered for the course on the basis of a portfolio of alternative evidence of the required knowledge and experience

This is a Category 1 PVG course

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Living costs

Inverness

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Inverness

Funding

Scholarships Information

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