Overview

The Oral and Dental Health Sciences (Dental Hygiene and Therapy) (Honours) programme from Newcastle University students are helping transform the oral health of local communities. You'll help patients avoid and manage oral disease by promoting good oral health and providing treatments. This degree will provide you with the practical, theoretical and professional skills required for this role.

At Newcastle our work has worldwide impact and you'll be taught by some of the top academics and internationally renowned experts in their field.

This degree begins with a foundation in biomedical sciences, providing a basis for clinical work as the course progresses. You'll study advanced topics such as human disease, managing medical emergencies, and health promotion.

Career opportunities:

Successful graduates from our Oral and Dental Health Sciences degree – subject to registration with the GDC – are eligible to begin working as a dental hygienist therapist.

Areas where graduates have found employment include: general dental practice; industry; community dental services; hospital dental services; and the armed forces.

Being a dental hygienist therapist is a rewarding career that helps people take care of their oral health and avoid disease.

Duties include:

evaluating the dental and medical history of patients and planning their care

providing preventative oral care

non-surgical management of periodontal (gum) disease

managing plaque-related diseases

extracting deciduous teeth and restoration of teeth

taking impressions and radiographs

the application to teeth and gums of certain medicaments such as fluoride and fissure sealants

teaching of oral hygiene methods

providing advice on diet and smoking cessation

scaling and polishing

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Programme Structure

In first year you will study a range of subjects which provide a foundation for clinical work in later stages.

Topics include: aetiology; physiology; pathology and presentation of oral disease; dental, oral, and craniofacial anatomy; behavioural science and communication; basic pharmacology; and dental materials science.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Dentistry Health Sciences View 50 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

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level:

ABB including Biology and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required at grade 4/C or above.

International Baccalaureate:

A minimum of 32 points in IB Diploma including Biology at Higher level grade 5 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47400 GBP / year

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Home students fees: TBC

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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