Dental Nursing FdSc

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The Foundation Degree Dental Nursing (FdSc) course provides you with a wide range of academic skills and work-related competencies and on successful completion of the award, you will be able to apply for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). The course links theory to practice, supported through underpinning knowledge, work-based clinical skills, and placement options each year.

Top 5 For General Nursing*

*The University of Northampton is a top 5 institution for general Nursing in the Best UK University Guardian League table for 2025.

Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them! We’ll support you to identify your skills, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs, or further study, you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

Entry Requirements

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• In addition, you will need to have achieved:

  • GCSE in English Language (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.

  All offers of a place on the programme made to applicants will be conditional subject to:

  • a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check;
  • a satisfactory occupational health check, including evidence of required immunisations that includes vaccinations for exposed Prone Procedures (EPP) via the University of Northampton’s Occupational Health provider. Please refer to the department of health document used by occupational health providers.

  For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

• All EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 7.0 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.