Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc (Hons) at University of Bristol 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 | £36000 | £42500 | £48500 |
25-75 percentile range | £33000 - £43000 | £36000 - £46500 | £41000 - £55500 |
All Medicine and Dentistry courses of University of Bristol
Salary of all UK Graduates of Medicine and Dentistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £39690 | £36567 | £35218 |
25-75 percentile range | £32775 - £49690 | £21425 - £44097 | £13919 - £45944 |
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Course Description
Bristol Dental School has a long and established history of training programmes in both dental hygiene and dental therapy. Based in our new state-of-the-art Dental School from autumn 2023, BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy students will have access to cutting-edge technology, experienced dental professionals in a purpose-built facility. This course provides an exciting opportunity to study alongside undergraduate students on the BDS Dentistry course.
Launched in 2019, the BSc was accredited by the General Dental Council in June 2022. The Inspection Report highlighted: 'One of the strengths of this programme is the relationships between staff and students, and the open-door policy is valued by all students undertaking this programme.'
The three-year degree comprises integrated and compulsory units of academic teaching, clinical skills and practice and dissertation.
Year one provides you with essential preclinical teaching and training, in addition to your introduction to personal and professional development (PPD) and patient contact on the Periodontal Clinic.
In year two term one you will complete operative techniques in restorative dentistry which is integrated with the dental undergraduate students (BDS) and start to treat adult restorative patients.
In your final year you will have completed your preclinical training in paediatric dentistry alongside continued clinical development, treating adult and paediatric restorative and periodontal patients. You will work within a simulated clinical practice environment, treating a wide range of patients with a variety of needs, working towards a holistic approach of patient management.
You will complete an individual research project in an area of dentistry relevant to your role as a hygienist/therapist as well as completing your final modules in order to gain a BSc (Hons) in Dental Hygiene and Therapy.
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 Hygiene and Therapy BSc (Hons) at University of Bristol
90% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Dentistry
All Dentistry courses of University of Bristol
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Work experience is required, please see the Admissions statement: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2023/dental-hygiene/bsc-dental-hygiene-and-therapy/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
Costs
Tuition Fees Dental Hygiene and Therapy 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 |
EU | £29300 | year 1 |
International | £29300 | 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, 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 University of Bristol in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bristol in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #2
- #4
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- Dentistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #5
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- Dentistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #185
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- Dentistry
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Bristol
About University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a traditional red brick research university located in Bristol, England. This university does not have a campus that it designates as its main campus, but instead has a group of buildings in the city centre which is referred to as the “University precinct”. With six different faculties and 29 distinct schools, there is sure to be something of interest for almost any student at Bristol.
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Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Oral Health Sciences BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | £9250 | £34800 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £25400 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Technology BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9000 | £15000 £16000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Gateway to Dentistry BDS | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Hygiene BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £20200 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Oral Health Sciences BSc | University of Dundee | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28620 | 221 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Dentistry BDS | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Surgery BDS | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £46190 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Dentistry - BDS entry BDS | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £43100 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023