Dental Nursing FdSc
The University of Northampton
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our Dental Nursing Foundation Degree course provides you with a wide range of academic skills and work related competencies. On completion of the award you will be able to apply for registration with the General Dental Council.
The course is designed to recognise the increasing need for theory linked to practice, which is supported through applying the General Dental Council Standards for the Dental Team (2013) and the General Dental Council (2015) learning outcomes for Dental Nurses.
You will understand the key competencies required to work safely as a registered dental nurse and on completion of the course you will be able to put these into practice confidently. Our Dental Nursing course encourages the holistic care and treatment of dental patients and supports you in expanding your knowledge so that you are prepared for a career in Dental Nursing.
The course links theory to practice, supported through underpinning knowledge, work-based clinical skills, and placement options each year. You will be offered a range of work placements in environments such as general dental practices, hospitals and orthodontics, which will allow you to develop your competence in a range of skills before you register with the General Dental Council.
Through studying this Foundation Degree you will be able to develop careers in areas of dental nursing including radiography, oral hygiene instruction, sedation, work-based mentoring and special care dental nursing.
Ranked 10th in the country for Nursing and Midwifery in the Best UK University Guardian League table (2021) and consistently achieving a high students’ employment rate, you can be confident that you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge when you graduate.
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
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You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
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Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).
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Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Northampton delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.
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Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
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We invest more money into your education than 90% of Universities in the UK**
✱ terms and conditions apply, see northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information ✱✱ source: Guardian University League Table 2021
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 6 graduates of Dental Nursing FdSc at The University of Northampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Dental Nursing.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Dental Nursing FdSc at The University of Northampton
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Dental Nursing FdSc 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 | £23000 | £25000 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £16000 - £32500 | £17000 - £34500 |
All Dental Nursing courses of The University of Northampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Dental Nursing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £24857 | £22000 | £24385 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23429 - £36786 | £15538 - £28769 | £16115 - £31077 |
All Dental Nursing courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Dental Nursing, FdSc you will study the following course modules.
Stage 1
Stage 2
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.
All Dental Nursing courses of The University of Northampton
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Dental Nursing FdSc at The University of Northampton
| 55% | Other Health Professionals |
| 40% | Caring personal services |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
or CCCC
GCSE English at grade 4 (or C) or equivalent is required. Please note Key Skills or Functional Skills qualifications and their equivalents are not accepted.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- General Test
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Dental Nursing, FdSc.
Costs
Tuition Fees Dental Nursing FdSc
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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, 2024
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 The University of Northampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Northampton in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #22
- #36
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- Nursing
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Good University Guide by Subject - The Times
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- #50
- #62
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
See all university rankings of The University of Northampton
What students say about studying Dental Nursing in the UK?
About The University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a public institution in Northampton, England which places particular emphasis on the student experience, promoting a personalised educational experience with lecturers who care about their students. Waterside Campus, Avenue and Park Campuses as well as their Innovation Center are the University of Nottingham’s main campus sites.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Dental Nursing FdSc | The University of Northampton | 73% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 112 | Northampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Dental Nurse Practice CertHE | Teesside University | 73% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £13000 | 112 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Dental Nursing CertHE | University of Portsmouth | 73% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £16200 | 112 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 48% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25400 | 157 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Dental Hygiene DipHE | Cardiff University | 69% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £23450 | 131 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Oral and Dental Sciences MSc (Res) | University of Bristol | 69% | 0% | 0% | £4565 | £24600 | 131 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Endodontics (Dental Specialties) MSc | The University of Manchester | 69% | 0% | 0% | £22000 | £45000 | 131 | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry) MSc | The University of Manchester | 69% | 0% | 0% | £47000 | £47000 | 131 | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Endodontics MSc (Clin) | The University of Manchester | 69% | 0% | 0% | £47000 | £47000 | 131 | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics MSc (Clin) | The University of Manchester | 69% | 0% | 0% | £47000 | £47000 | 131 | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Times Good University Guide by Subject:
- Student Satisfaction 25%
-Teaching Quality (67% of Student Satisfaction)
-Student Experience (33% of Student Satisfaction)
Research Quality 25%
Entry Standards 25%
Graduate Prospects 25%