Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc (Hons)
King's College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc (Hons) at King's College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Dentistry.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Medicine and Dentistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Dentistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £35000 | £43500 | £48500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £32000 - £42000 | £35000 - £46500 | £40000 - £56500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Medicine and Dentistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £39690 | £36567 | £35218 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £32775 - £49690 | £21425 - £44097 | £13919 - £45944 |
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Course Description
Dental therapists and hygienists work to promote oral health and restore tooth function. From oral disease prevention strategies to direct restorations, you'll experience the intellectual challenges of diagnostics and the technical challenges of treatment in this demanding and hugely rewarding field of healthcare. Our Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc course combines the latest thinking in dental education with early clinical experience. Taught by internationally-renowned staff, you will be exposed to a rich breadth of skills and knowledge in a diverse clinical environment.
Key benefits
- Ranked 1st in the world for Dentistry (QS rankings 2020), the skills and experience of King's graduates are highly valued by practice employers.
- Co-train with Dentistry BDS students, learning from our highly experienced teaching staff.
- Rich practical experience with the diverse patient populations of King's College Hospital.
- Preparation for GDC registration and employment as a dental therapist/hygienist.
- Inter-disciplinary student-selected components - to acquire skills such as languages and business management.
- Outreach placements in South East London from year 2 for broad clinical and team-working experience.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc (Hons) at King's College London
| 85% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry are required, plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology (or overseas equivalent). Five GCSEs are required at grade 5/C including Mathematics and English Language. We can accept equivalent qualifications to meet GCSE requirements.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill |
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| PTE Academic | 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill |
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| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill |
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| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of King's College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of King's College London in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #7
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #1
- #9
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- Dentistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #8
- #12
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- Dentistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #10
- #14
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- Dentistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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About King's College London
King’s College London (KCL) was established in 1892 and is located in the very centre of London. International students can start by taking KCL’s International Foundation, a one-year course intended to improve your knowledge on a particular subject while bringing your English to a level where you’re comfortable studying and communicating. The famous city of London offers innumerable advantages to young students, including myriad work opportunities, reliable and extensive public transport, and abundant entertainment options.
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Student composition of King's College London
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Total number of students enrolled at King's College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22110
- postgraduates:
- 13810
- Total:
- 35920
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Oral Health Sciences BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | £9250 | £34800 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £25400 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Dental Technology BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9000 | £15000 £16000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Gateway to Dentistry BDS | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Dental Hygiene BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £20200 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Oral Health Sciences BSc | University of Dundee | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28620 | 221 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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Dentistry BDS | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Dental Surgery BDS | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £46190 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Dentistry - BDS entry BDS | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £43100 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
