BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc, a Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc degree focused on oral healthcare and clinical practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Research Methods. The course includes a research project in the final year. The first year covers the foundations through Biomedical Sciences, Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice, Dentistry in Society, and Introduction to Adult Restorative Dentistry. The second year progresses with Adult Restorative Dentistry Theory and Clinical Practice, Applied Pharmacology and Pain and Anxiety Control, Dental Radiography, and Paediatric Dentistry. The final year consolidates learning through Integrated Clinical Practice, a Professionalism Portfolio, and a Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: ABB to include Biology at grade B or above. IB: 6,5,5 at Higher Level (to include biology and preferably chemistry) with a minimum of 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma considered
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What students say
Based on about 101 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 87%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Other Health Professionals: 1%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 1%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 94%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 72%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biomedical Sciences
- Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice
- Dentistry in Society
- Introduction to Adult Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Health Promotion and Education Module
- Professionalism
- Adult Restorative Dentistry Theory and Clinical Practice
- Applied Pharmacology and Pain and Anxiety Control
- Dental Radiography
- Paediatric Dentistry
- Periodontal Diseases Theory and Clinical Practice
- Professionalism Portfolio
- Integrated Clinical Practice
- Professionalism Portfolio
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £13,500 more than the UK median for Dental nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Birmingham do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Birmingham?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Birmingham 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 BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Birmingham?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.