BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
About this course
BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, a dentistry degree centred on clinical practice and patient care within oral health. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The first two years are co-taught with the BChD Dental Surgery course, incorporating early clinical experience and simulation training before treating patients in clinical environments. The first year introduces foundational practice through modules such as Clinical Skills & Practice 1, Dental & Biomedical Sciences 1, Personal and Professional Development 1, and Enquire 1. Year two builds on this foundation with compulsory modules including Clinical Skills & Practice 2 BSc, Dental & Biomedical Sciences 2, Personal and Professional Development 2, and Enquire 2. The final year focuses on advanced practice and independent research, featuring modules such as Clinical Skills & Practice 3 BSc, Personal and Professional Development 3 BSc, and the research-focused Enquire 3 BSc: Capstone.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB BTEC: We will accept either: IB: 34 points overall with 3 Higher Level subjects at grade 5, including Biology. You must also have English and Maths at (minimum) SL at Grade 5 (if not offered at GCSE). Maths Studies is acceptable.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 214 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 68%
- Other Health Professionals: 16%
- Health associate professionals: 4%
- Natural and social science professionals: 2%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 600 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 39%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 15%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Clinical Skills & Practice 1
- Dental & Biomedical Sciences 1
- Personal and Professional Development 1
- Enquire 1
- Clinical Skills & Practice 2 BSc
- Dental & Biomedical Sciences 2
- Personal and Professional Development 2
- Enquire 2
- Clinical Skills & Practice 3 BSc
- Personal and Professional Development 3 BSc
- Enquire 3 BSc: Capstone
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £46,000 after 3 years, £51,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,000 and £58,500. The £51,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Dentistry.
What do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Leeds 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 Dental Therapy at University of Leeds?
97% 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 Dental Therapy at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Leeds 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 Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.