Course information
Subject
Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Course type
Foundation
Location
Plymouth
Campus setting
City based
Course length
4 Year
Eligibility
All
Application
| Degree qualifications (for graduate applicants) | Not typically accepted but you can contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for clarification on any qualifications not listed. |
| A levels | CC at GCE A Level, which must include A-Level Biology. We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application. |
| GCSEs/Scottish Nationals | Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include English Language, Mathematics and two Science subjects – either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 overall with grade 4 or above in a Higher Level science. Other subjects to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject. |
| Access to Higher Education Diplomas | BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM in a predominantly science subject area. As desirable, an A level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade C. Access to Higher Education Diploma: Pass a 60 credit Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences, or Nursing. To include 45 Level 3 credits to include 15 at Merit and 30 at Pass in a relevant subject. As desirable, an A level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade C. Applicants applying with an Access to Higher Education Diploma must also have completed an A Level in Biology at grade C. |
| Personal statement | We do not score the personal statement or refer to it as part of the selection process. |
| Admissions test | N/A |
Interview
| Interview method | Multiple mini-interviews |
| Work experience | Not required. |
Further information
| Widening participation | The University of Plymouth is committed to widening access (WA) and ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply with us. Please visit our website for further information on our widening participation initiatives. |
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