BSc Dental Hygiene
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 52%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 40%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Dental Hygiene at Teesside University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
Is BSc Dental Hygiene at Teesside University 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 Hygiene at Teesside University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.