Dental Hygiene courses

University of Plymouth

Bsc (hons) Dental Therapy And Hygiene in University of Plymouth

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 25,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 5.5
  • TOEFL : 0
  • PTE : 42
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Bsc (hons) Dental Therapy And Hygiene in University of Plymouth

Course Details

This exciting programme is innovative and patient-centred and takes place in a supportive and research rich environment. You’ll mix with both dental and dental nursing students and learn within a variety of dental teaching clinics. You'll work within our state-of-the-art facilities, receiving the highest level of core skills and knowledge. You'll become skilled at communicating with patients and colleagues, preparing you for your future role as a healthcare professional.

You will benefit from a course mapped against the General Dental Council's 'Preparing for Practice'. You'll be well prepared to approach clinical problems holistically, appreciating personal social dimensions as well as the biomedical basis of oral diseases. You will be supervised by a team of consultants in clinical dentistry in each of our dental education facilities. You’ll also benefit from the strong partnerships within the University and NHS.

Key features

  • Your learning will be integrated with dental students throughout the programme; this inter-professional approach to education will prepare you for working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Benefit from a programme mapped against the General Dental Council's 'Preparing for Practice'.
  • Prepare for your future role as a healthcare professional.
  • Become skilled at communicating with patients and colleagues.
  • You'll be well prepared to approach clinical problems holistically, appreciating personal social dimensions as well as the biomedical basis of oral diseases.
  • Your clinical supervision is underpinned by a team of consultants in clinical dentistry in each of our Dental Education Facilities.
  • Extensive e-learning, library and other facilities which include videos, CDs, DVDs, books, publications, access to electronic journals and facilities for telematic conferencing.
  • Engage directly with participants and service users in a unique and meaningful way with the Community Engagement Team.
  • Benefit from the state of the art facilities provided by established Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company (CIC).
  • Strong partnerships within the University and NHS.
  • Graduates from the course who achieve a distinction, are invited to apply to join Year 2 of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree. This bespoke entry route is valid for two years post BSc completion. For further information about this entry route please visit the BDS entry requirements page.

Academic qualification equivalents

Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)

Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
  • IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
  • PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
  • PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)

University of Plymouth Highlights

Type Public
Campus Setting Rural
Application mode Panther Application or Common Application
Student Retention rate 68%
Cost of Attendance (2020-21) 39,322 USD
Number of Students UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758
Academic calendar Semester-based
Student-Faculty ratio 18:1
Financial Aids Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants
Graduation rate 54%
Tuition fee UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies

University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

  • Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
Financials UG PG
Tuition and Mandatory Fees 23,902 USD 765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD)
Room and meals 11,580 USD 11,580 USD
  • The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
Charges Amount
Athletics 290 USD
Student Activities 190 USD
Transportation fee 16 USD
Student Health fee 380 USD
Student Recreation 502 USD
Educ. Technology 466 USD
Registration 100 USD

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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 25,000

Total

£ 25,000