Overview

During this degree in Dental Hygiene (Hons) at University of Gloucestershire, you’ll learn the necessary theory, clinical skills, and undertake placements within the University’s purpose-built facilities.

Our cutting-edge facilities will enhance your learning and provide opportunities for you to develop your skills in the Phantom Head Skills Laboratory in your first year, and in the Student Dental Facility in Year 2 and 3.

Dental hygienists play a key role in preventing and treating periodontal disease and helping patients maintain good oral health. This rewarding career path will see you working closely with patients, helping them maintain their oral health and working as a core member of a wider multidisciplinary dental care professional team.

Access a rewarding career

You’ll graduate with the specialist skills required for a rewarding career in dental hygiene, helping address a recognised regional workforce shortage in dental professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring Aetiology and the Dental Hygienist’s Management of Oral Disease
Professional Legal and Ethical Obligations of the Dental Hygienist
Dissertation Planning for Healthcare Professionals
Enhancing Dental Radiology and Radiographic Practice
The Clinical Experience of the Dental Hygienist
Clinical Theory for Dental Hygienists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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80

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4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Dentistry View 55 other Bachelors in Dentistry in United Kingdom

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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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

120 UCAS tariff points
We also would consider the Dental Nursing qualification Certificate OR NVQ, which must include 2 post certification qualifications in Radiology AND Oral Health Educator, and 3 years’ employment experience in Practice / Community / Hospital setting.
We welcome students from all over the world to study our foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

International: TBC

Living costs

Cheltenham

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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Access a rewarding career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cheltenham

Funding

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