BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy
About this course
BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy, a healthcare degree focused on professional dental practice and clinical treatment. Students train to register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist or hygienist.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 52%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 33%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 47%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 203 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 38%
- Other Health Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 91%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 78%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 985 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 61%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 9%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Found to be sufficient by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body.
- 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £15,000 more than the UK median for Dental nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Manchester do next?
85% 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 Manchester?
69% 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 Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Is BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Found to be sufficient by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body. 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 Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.