Dental Hygiene
About this course
DipHE in Dentistry, combining theoretical and practical learning in dental hygiene. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes substantial clinical placements in primary and secondary care settings, with a Gateway Examination to demonstrate clinical competency before treating patients. Clinical placements meet General Dental Council requirements for registration.
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Entry requirements
Please note: we are unable to accept applications from international students. Entry Process for Professional Courses All applicants must satisfy a range of entry criteria; regulatory entry requirements include demonstrating good health and good character. The School requires all candidates to undertake an enhanced criminal record check and other requirements for demonstrating good character; the local Health Board will be responsible for setting the requirement for good health. The criminal records check will include an enhanced DBS check for the child and adult workforce including a check of the barred lists. Applicants who have lived or worked outside the UK are also required to undertake a criminal records check in their countries of residence. Candidates with entry qualifications older than 5 years must demonstrate evidence of recent study at an appropriate level. For further information and advice please contact health.applications@bangor.ac.uk Offers for interview will be made following consideration of academic and/or practical work-experience. Academic Criteria GCSEs : applicants must normally have, or be working towards, a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 including GCSE English, Mathematics and Biology/Science.^ Offers are tariff based, minimum 80 tariff points, from a Level 3 qualification**: A-Levels: Minimum grades BB, must include Biology at A2. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: minimum MMP in a science related subject. Must include Biology modules. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma can be accepted in lieu of one A Level: minimum Merit. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: minimum MMP in a science related subject, must including Biology modules . T-Levels: May be considered on a case-by-case basis in a science related subject (must include Biology modules with Pass required as minimum, please contact us for advice). International Baccalaureate Diploma: including minimum grade H4 in Biology. Access to HE Diploma in a science related subject: Pass with a Distinction / Merit profile (maximum 9 Passes and must include Biology modules). Irish Leaving Certificate: minimum 80 points from a minimum of 4 Higher Subjects (including H3 in Biology) Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge: can be accepted in lieu of one A-level (at the A-level grade specified) plus Biology A Level A GDC recognised Dental Nursing qualification (Level 3 / Level 4) may be submitted in lieu of one A Level subject (please note: A-level subject/s must include a minimum grade B in Biology at A2). Foundation year in a relevant science-based subject: 60% or above overall and 65% or above in all Biology modules required. Acceptable courses include: Biomedical Science, Biology and Medical Science. Please note: We do not accept Health and Social Care qualifications in lieu of Science/Biology qualifications. Post-qualification certificates in Dental Nursing can strengthen an application but cannot be used to meet entry requirements. ^We do NOT accept Functional/Essential Skills in English/Mathematics as an alternative to GCSEs; The Irish Leaving Certificate minimum of O4 is the equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4. *
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 45%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 35%
- A degree: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The General Dental Council quality assures and approves qualifications for registration, for the following registrant groups: Dentists; dental hygienists; dental therapists; dental nurses; clinical dental technicians; dental technicians; and orthodontic therapists.
Modules
- Clinical Practice 1
- Human Health, Disease and Pharmacology
- Foundation of Practice
- Clinical Skills
- Dental Radiography 1
- Clinical Practice 2
- Dental Public Health
- Oral Medicine and Pathology
- Patient and Professional Management
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on Dental Hygiene at Bangor University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
Is Dental Hygiene at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. The General Dental Council quality assures and approves qualifications for registration, for the following registrant groups: Dentists; dental hygienists; dental therapists; dental nurses; clinical dental technicians; dental technicians; and orthodontic therapists.
How many students continue on Dental Hygiene at Bangor University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.