BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
About this course
BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, a dentistry degree focused on clinical practice and patient care. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake hands-on clinical placements to prepare for treating patients of all ages and backgrounds. The first year covers medical foundations, operative dentistry skills, and professional development through modules such as ICS 1a (Integrated Clinical Sciences), CKS 1a (Clinical Knowledge and Skills), PPD 1 (Personal and Professional Development), and CP 1 (Clinical Practice). The second year advances into human diseases, patient communication, and outreach placements via modules including ICS 2, PPD 2a (Personal and Professional Development), CP 2a DHDT (Clinical Practice), and CPO 2b DHDT (Clinical Practice and Outreach). The final year extends professional practice and public health competencies through modules such as PPD 3 Oral Health Promotion Project (Personal and Professional Development), ICP 3a DHDT (Integrated Clinical Practice), and ICP 3b DHDT (Integrated Clinical Practice).
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Entry requirements
A Level: ABB IB: 33, with 5 in Higher Level Biology
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What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 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: 4%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 52%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- ICS 1a (Integrated Clinical Sciences)
- CKS 1a (Clinical Knowledge and Skills)
- PPD 1 (Personal and Professional Development)
- ICS 1b (Integrated Clinical Sciences)
- CKS 1b (Clinical Knowledge and Skills)
- CP 1 (Clinical Practice)
- ICS 2 (Integrated Clinical Sciences)
- CKS 2a (Clinical Knowledge and Skills)
- PPD 2a (Personal and Professional Development)
- PPD 2b Oral Health Promotion Project Planning (Personal and Professional Development)
- CP 2a DHDT (Clinical Practice)
- CPO 2b DHDT (Clinical Practice and Outreach)
- PPD 3 Oral Health Promotion Project (Personal and Professional Development)
- ICP 3a DHDT (Integrated Clinical Practice)
- ICP 3b DHDT (Integrated Clinical Practice)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £42,000 after 15 months, £46,500 after 3 years, £51,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £57,500. 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 Sheffield 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 Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Sheffield?
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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Is BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Sheffield 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.
Does BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.