BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy with Gateway Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, within the field of Dentistry. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a Gateway Year for students not meeting standard entry requirements, followed by progression to the full degree. The course leads to eligibility for General Dental Council (GDC) registration and includes simulation training and clinical practice.
Modules
- Foundation Skills for Dental Professionals
- Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Foundations of Microbiology, Infection and Immunology
- Foundations of Molecules and Cells
- Dental and Integrated Sciences
- Integrated Dental Public Health
- Pre-Clinical Skills Development
- Professional Development and Continuous Learning 1
- Applied Dental Knowledge and Scientific Principles 1
- Applied Public Health and Professional Engagement
- Developing Clinical Skills
- Professional Development and Continuous Learning 2
- Applied Dental Knowledge and Scientific Principles 2
- Competent Clinical Practice
- Professional Development and Continuous Learning 3
- Service Improvement and Interprofessional Engagement