Dental Hygiene
About this course
DipHE in Dental Hygiene, a healthcare degree focused on clinical practice and patient care in dental environments. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The first year covers foundational study through Biomedical Sciences, Human Diseases, Oral Diseases and their Prevention, Dental Radiography (Year 1), Introduction to Clinical Dentistry, and Clinical Practice. The second year advances learning with Dental Radiography and Radiology 2, Patient Management, Clinical Practice 2 (DipDH), Preparation for Practice, Dental Public Health, and Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology.
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Entry requirements
A level: CC (C in Biology or Human Biology)
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 30%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Biomedical Sciences
- Human Diseases
- Oral Diseases and their Prevention
- Dental Radiography (Year 1)
- Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
- Clinical Practice
- Dental Radiography and Radiology 2
- Patient Management
- Clinical Practice 2 (DipDH)
- Preparation for Practice
- Dental Public Health
- Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on Dental Hygiene at Cardiff University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Dental Hygiene at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is CC at A level.
Is Dental Hygiene at Cardiff 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 Cardiff University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.