Course information
Subject
Dental Hygiene
Course type
Standard Entry
Location
Bristol
Campus setting
City based
Course length
3 Year
Application
| Degree qualifications (for graduate applicants) | Science or biomedical science degree. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis including Dental Nursing and Dental Technologist qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council. All applicants must demonstrate an ability in Biology equivalent to the A-level requirement specified. |
| A levels | ABB including Biology. We will accept certain Dental Nursing or Dental Technician Level 3 professional qualifications plus BB in two A-levels including Biology. Please contact the University for full details. |
| Scottish Highers | AB including Biology, and Higher: AABBB |
| GCSEs/Scottish Nationals | We have removed the GCSE requirement but would accept Scottish National equivalents. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology. |
| Access to Higher Education Diplomas | We accept Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Biology units. |
| Personal statement | Not considered at interview but is included as part of UCAS requirements. |
| Admissions test | N/A |
Interview
| Interview method | Multiple mini-interviews |
| Work experience | Please refer to our page on Work Experience. |
Further information
| Resits accepted? | Multiple GCSE and/or A-Level resits are accepted and there is no disadvantage to applicants for taking resits. |
| Widening participation | See our Pathways to Health programme and contextual offers on our website. Contextual offers are available: A level: BBC including B in Biology IB: 29 points with 14 at HL, including 5 at HL in Biology. |
Contact
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