Dental Nursing FdSc
About this course
FdSc in Dental Nursing is a dental nursing degree focused on clinical practice, chairside support and oral biology. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. Successful completion of the award allows graduates to apply for registration with the General Dental Council. The first year covers foundational principles through Dental Nursing Practice 1, Foundations of Dental Nursing, Introduction to Biomedical Science and Oral Biology, and Principles of Chairside Support. The second year advances these concepts through Dental Nursing Practice 2, Managing Patient Care, Applied Biomedical Science and Oral Biology, and Advanced Chairside Support.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer would be: DD at A Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (D or E) at T Level or, NVQ Level 3 (any subject) We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: In addition, you will need to have achieved: GCSE in English Language (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. All offers of a place on the programme made to applicants will be conditional subject to: a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; a satisfactory occupational health check . Occupational Health Clearance: All healthcare students are required to undertake a standard Occupational Health Clearance which will assess your health and immunisation record and assess your fitness for the programme you have chosen. Courses such as midwifery, dental nursing and paramedic science also require a n enhanced Occupational Health clearance and appropriate immunisation to undertake exposed prone procedures (EPP). Without the enhanced occupational health clearance your ability to attend some clinical placements/activities in Trust areas may be limited or refused, causing delays with course progression and employment. Further information for healthcare students can be seen through the following link (appendix 1) Green Book: Chapter 12 Immunisation of healthcare and laboratory staff .
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 80%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 28%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 34%
- London: 3%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 8%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Found to be sufficient by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Dental Nursing Practice 1
- Foundations of Dental Nursing
- Introduction to Biomedical Science and Oral Biology
- Principles of Chairside Support
- Dental Nursing Practice 2
- Managing Patient Care
- Applied Biomedical Science and Oral Biology
- Advanced Chairside Support
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Dental Nursing FdSc at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £48,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £22,500 more than the UK median for Dental nursing.
What do graduates of Dental Nursing FdSc at University of Northampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Dental Nursing FdSc at University of Northampton?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Dental Nursing FdSc at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is Dental Nursing FdSc at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. Found to be sufficient by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body.
How many students continue on Dental Nursing FdSc at University of Northampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.