BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, a biomedical engineering degree preparing graduates for clinical practice in dental care. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills. Clinical placements are central to the programme delivery, enabling students to build competence progressively from simulation and pre-clinical exercises to real patient care under the General Dental Council's framework. The course covers foundational subjects through modules such as Preparing for Practice: Regulation and Ethics, Oral Anatomy and Physiology, Oral Disease and Prevention, and Dental Radiography and Radiology. Subsequent stages advance through Preparing for Clinical Practice, Dental Biomaterials Science, Periodontology and Periodontal Practice, Oral Medicine, Human Disease and Pharmacology, Patient and Professional Management, Clinical Practice 1, Research Methodology, Operative Dental Therapy, Dental Public Health, and Clinical Practice 2. The final stage culminates in the Dental Research Project.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
120 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Level 2 qualifications: You must possess at least five GCSE qualifications at grade C or above or at grades 4-9. These must include Mathematics, English Language and Science. We will consider resits in GCSE. We do not accept any other form of level 2 qualification. Level 3 qualifications: We accept a range of level 3 qualifications. For example, we require at least three A-levels with a minimum of grades BBB, including Biology at grade B or above. We do not accept A-levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies or Global Perspectives. Alternatively, if you are studying the International Baccalaureate qualification, we require a minimum score of 32 points overall, and a minimum score of 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects, including Biology and preferably Chemistry. If you are studying different Level 3 qualifications (or an international equivalent), please contact us at QuDeSC.AdmissionsUG@bolton.ac.uk for details of our requirements or to discuss your eligibility. Dental Nursing qualifications: A National Certificate or Diploma in Dental Nursing will be considered in lieu of one A-level. However, it cannot be used to replace A-level Biology (or equivalent). Graduate qualifications: We are also happy to consider applications from graduates. We require a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) honours in your Bachelor’s degree. We will consider graduate applicants from any discipline, provided you meet our minimum GCSE requirements. If you are studying an international equivalent, or possess alternative level 2 or level 3 qualifications, please contact us at QuDeSC.AdmissionsUG@bolton.ac.uk for details of our requirements or to discuss your eligibility. Work experience: If you have experience working in other dental team roles, we’ll be happy to consider your application, provided you can present evidence of satisfactory level 3 qualifications. English language requirements: If English isn’t your first language, you will also need IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Interview process: You’ll be required
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 24%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 75%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Practice: Regulation and Ethics
- Oral Anatomy and Physiology
- Oral Disease and Prevention
- Dental Radiography and Radiology
- Preparing for Clinical Practice
- Dental Biomaterials Science
- Periodontology and Periodontal Practice
- Oral Medicine
- Human Disease and Pharmacology
- Patient and Professional Management
- Clinical Practice 1
- Research Methodology
- Operative Dental Therapy
- Dental Public Health
- Clinical Practice 2
- Dental Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Greater Manchester do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Greater Manchester?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Greater Manchester?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Greater Manchester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 24% left higher education.