Bachelor of Science (BSc)

BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy

This course provides the skills and knowledge required for a career as a dental therapist or dental hygienist.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: B840 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Accredited course

Full entry requirementsHow to apply

Course overview

  • Learn the skills and knowledge you need to register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist or hygienist.
  • Study at the highest-ranked dental school in the north of England (QS World Rankings, 2023)
  • Over 95% of dentistry and dental hygiene and therapy graduates from The University of Manchester go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course (discoveruni.gov.uk).

A study experience that makes a difference

We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.

  • Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
  • Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
  • Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.

You will explore the following goals in your course:

  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Contact details

School/Faculty
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Contact name
Admissions Office
Telephone
0161 529 4577
Email
Website
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/dentistry/
School/Faculty overview
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

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