BSc Dental Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Dental Therapy, a healthcare degree focused on the clinical practice and delivery of dental care and oral health interventions. The curriculum is delivered within a research-connected learning environment designed to support students toward qualifying as clinical professionals capable of providing evidence-based treatment to patients.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 33 points in total with subjects at higher level 6, 5, 5 to include Biology BTEC: Not accepted
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 10%: 30 offers from 302 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 95%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dental Therapy at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £44,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £59,000. The £52,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Dentistry.
What do graduates of BSc Dental Therapy at University of Liverpool do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Dental Therapy at University of Liverpool?
100% 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 at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Dental Therapy at University of Liverpool?
10% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 30 offers from 302 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Dental Therapy at University of Liverpool 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 Therapy at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.