About the course

This course allows you to gain professional accreditation as a dental hygienist and dental therapist after only 27 months of full-time study, starting in April.

　　World-class, multidisciplinary research

　　You will be taught by a team of experienced dental professionals and biomedical and social scientists who work together to help you become an excellent clinician. Many of our staff are involved in world-leading research, so you'll learn about the latest techniques and advances in the field of dentistry.

　　We recognise the importance of training the dental team together, so you’ll learn alongside Dental Surgery students in a way that prepares you for the realities of working in a dental practice. We place great emphasis on helping you become a caring, competent and confident member of the dental team.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 27 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (April), 2024	Sheffield
Spring (April), 2025	Sheffield
Spring (April), 2026	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sheffield

These are the minimum requirements for our April 2023 intake that must be met by the deadline for receipt of applications. Pending qualifications, due after the deadline for receipt of applications, will not be taken into consideration.

　　Entry requirements for our April 2024 intake will be published in the new year.

　　5 GCSE at grade C / grade 4 to include Mathematics, English Language and Science.

　　Plus one of the following options:

　　Level 3/4 Dental Nurse Qualification plus 1 A Level in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade C.

　　Post-qualification certificates in Dental Nursing can strengthen an application but cannot be used to meet the minimum requirements.

　　Level 5/6 Dental Nurse Qualification.

　　2 A Levels to include one in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade CC.

　　Access to Higher Education Diploma (60 credits with 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit) including 36 Level 3 credits in relevant Science units (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.

　　An Access to Higher Education Diploma can also be used in lieu of two GCSEs, however you must still have GCSE grade C / level 4 in Mathematics, English Language and Science.

　　BTEC National Diploma at grade MM including 90 credits or 540 GLH of relevant Science subjects (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.

　　2:2 degree in a relevant scientific subject.

　　IELTS - Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, TOEFL - Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI - Overall score of 67 with a minimum of 61 in each component.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sheffield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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