Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Sheffield, UK

Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

UK

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What will I learn?

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 researchYou 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. Industry placement

Study options

Full Time (27 Months)

Tuition fees
£4,041.67 (4,40,365) Month
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

April 2027

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

  • 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.

We will consider other national and international qualifications on an individual basis. If your qualifications arent listed here, please contact us to discuss your application.

Applicants with international qualifications are also encouraged to submit a certificate of comparability from UK NARIC with their application form.

Proof of all qualifications will be required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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