Overview

Successful completion of this course will permit entry onto the Voluntary Register for Dental Nurses with the Dental Council of Ireland.

This course aims to provide you with the practical skills supported by the theoretical knowledge to develop an understanding of the dental nurse’s role and responsibility as part of the dental team.
The Diploma in Dental Nursing at University College Cork provides you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are highly sought by dental practitioners.
The employment rate of our graduates is extremely high and there is also an opportunity to travel with your qualification. Some of our graduates have obtained work in the UK, Australia and Canada.

Careers Information

The Diploma in Dental Nursing provides you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are highly sought by dental practitioners.The employment rate of our graduates is extremely high and there is also an opportunity to travel with your qualification. Some of our graduates have obtained work in the UK, Australia and Canada.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care

Microbiology and Cross Infection Control for Dental Nurses

Dental Anatomy and Physiology (Oral and Systemic) for Dental Nursing

Dental Pathology and Disease

Restorative Dentistry for Dental Nurses

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 16 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Dentistry Nursing View 35 other Bachelors in Nursing in Ireland

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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

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120

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90

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All candidates are required to submit a personal statement with their application. Decisions on entry will be made on the basis of this statement for candidates who meet the Leaving Cert or mature requirements as set out below.

Candidates for the part-time programme must be currently employed as a trainee Dental Nurse in a Dental Practice at the time of application.

Candidates for the full-time programme may be invited to attend for an interview.

O6/H7 in at least five subjects in the Leaving Certificate.

Mature applicants should be 23 years old on or before 1st January of the year of application. Mature applicants may be required to attend an interview.

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Tuition Fees

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2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Diploma -Dental Nursing 16 months Part-time ( EU students) - €2,500

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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