BSc Dental Therapy & Hygiene
About this course
BSc in Dental Therapy & Hygiene, a dentistry degree grounded in evidence-based practice and clinical education. Students gain practical experience through clinical training delivered in partnership with Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals. The programme integrates with the undergraduate BDS degree to provide co-training alongside other health care professionals. Instruction takes place within simulated, clinical and technical facilities, exposing students to diverse patient populations.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade B in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology. Must include grade B in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. If Mathematics is being used to meet one of the subject requirements, then we cannot consider Further Mathematics as the third A-Level. Requirements for qualified Dental Nurses: We offer an additional entry route for Dental Nurses registered with the GDC. If you are a Dental Nurse with a Nursing qualification and registered with the GDC at the point of application, you can apply with grades BB in two A-levels, including Biology or Chemistry, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, in addition to meeting the GCSE requirements for the programme.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 60%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 42%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 90%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 650 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 47%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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.
- Found to be sufficient by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dental Therapy & Hygiene at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £47,500 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,000 and £60,000. The £52,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Dentistry.
What do graduates of BSc Dental Therapy & Hygiene at King's College London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Dental Therapy & Hygiene at King's College London?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Dental Therapy & Hygiene at King's College London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BSc Dental Therapy & Hygiene at King's College London 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. Found to be sufficient by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body.
How many students continue on BSc Dental Therapy & Hygiene at King's College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.