Entry requirements
These are the minimum requirements for our April 2025 intake that must be met by the deadline for receipt of applications. Pending qualifications, due after the deadline for receipt of applications, will not be taken into consideration.
- 5 GCSE at grade C / grade 4 to include Mathematics, English Language and Science.
Plus one of the following options:
Post-qualification certificates in Dental Nursing can strengthen an application but cannot be used to meet the minimum requirements.
- Level 5/6 Dental Nurse Qualification.
- 2 A Levels to include one in a relevant Science subject (preferably Biology) at grade CC.
- Access to Higher Education Diploma (60 credits with 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit) including 36 Level 3 credits in relevant Science units (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma can also be used in lieu of two GCSEs. However, you must still have GCSE Grade C/Level 4 in Mathematics, English Language and Science.
- BTEC National Diploma at grade MM including 90 credits or 540 GLH of relevant Science subjects (preferably Biology) at grade Merit.
- 2:2 degree in a relevant scientific subject.
We will consider other national and international qualifications on an individual basis. If your qualifications aren’t listed here, please contact us to discuss your application.
Applicants with international qualifications are also encouraged to submit a certificate of comparability from UK NARIC with their application form.
Proof of all qualifications will be required.
- Clinical requirements
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Our School also has a series of clinical requirements for clinical students. Before accepting an offer of a place, you must confirm you will comply these requirements.
- Personal qualities and career exploration
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You must possess a high level of manual dexterity and demonstrate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to work as a team, think logically and respond positively to feedback. You must have a genuine interest in the care and treatment of patients, be empathetic and act without discrimination.
You should be able to demonstrate that you are making an informed choice to study dental hygiene and dental therapy. To do this, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the profession and explain what has attracted you to this career. You should be clear about the possible career opportunities and how these compare to other healthcare professions.
If possible, you should have experience working in or observing healthcare settings, ideally within general dental practice. You could also talk to dental care professionals to gain insights into the profession.
The school runs insight days where you can learn more about what it's like to be a dentistry student.
It also runs an online Discover Dentistry course through Future Learn. This course can offer a glimpse into the world of dentistry, but it's not essential. You do not need to pay any fees to access all of this course.
There are many other ways to gain insights into the profession, such as reading articles from the British Dental Journal Open website or visiting the General Dental Council's website.
We also seek to select dental students with values and behaviours which align with the values of the NHS constitution.
These are:
- Working together for patients
- Commitment to quality of care
- Improving lives
- Respect and dignity
- Compassion
- Everyone counts
The NHS core values form part of the NHS constitution. You are advised to take a look at the NHS constitution before you apply.
English language requirements | If your first language isn’t English, you may need to take a language test – for example, IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (the test should have been completed no more than two years before the start date of our course).
Health clearance
If you are infected with hepatitis C or HIV, or if you have a disability, medical condition or learning difficulty, including dyslexia, you must disclose this on your UCAS form. All potential students with significant support needs will be individually assessed to ensure that the University is able to support them on the course.
All new students will undergo health screenings known as an Occupational Health Check, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness to practise standards detailed on the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance and is in accordance with the Department of Health National Guidelines.
Occupational Health Checks
We offer support to students with additional needs, for example, through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service or Student and Academic Services. You can find out more about the network of support services we provide. A very small number of conditions might, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations.
English language requirements | If your first language isn’t English, you may need to take a language test – for example, IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (the test should have been completed no more than two years before the start date of our course).
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