Course information
Subject
Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Course type
Standard Entry
Location
Plymouth
Campus setting
City based
Course length
3 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 | The typical offer is ABB at GCE A Level, which must include Biology. General studies at GCE A or AS level is not included in any offer. We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application. |
| Scottish Highers | SQA Advanced Highers ABB including Biology. |
| GCSEs/Scottish Nationals | Applicants need to achieve 6 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 | 32 points overall with 5/5 at Higher Level, including Higher Level in Biology. |
| Access to Higher Education Diplomas | BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD in a predominantly science subject area. As desirable, an A-level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade B. BTEC National Diploma DD in addition to an A-Level in Biology at grade B is mandatory. Access to Higher Education Diploma: Pass an Access course in a predominantly Science subject. 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be in Biology or Human Biology. You must achieve Merit or Distinction in 33 level 3 credits, including the 15 credits in Biology or Human Biology. As desirable, an A-level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade B. |
| 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 | Online Multiple mini-interviews |
| Work experience | Not required. |
Further information
| Resits accepted? |
Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements:
A suitable qualification profile must be achieved on first re-sit attempt. |
| 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. We do not make contextual offers for this programme. |
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