Course Overview

There is a great emphasis on clinical experience and initially, you will be based in our purpose-built Dental School in Preston developing clinical skills and supporting knowledge, as well as an understanding of how the human body works in health and disease. You will have the opportunity to work with actors to develop your communication skills. Towards the end of the first year, you will go to one of the four primary care Dental Education Centres (DECs). The DECs are clinical training centers where youll treat patients, under supervision, and gain first-hand experience within the communities you are most likely to serve after graduation. The DECs are based locally within the community and have been equipped with brand new surgeries, and study facilities dedicated to student teaching. In Years 2 and 3 you will continue to spend your time at the DEC, putting your learning into practice by treating patients. In Year 3 you will gain additional clinical experience at an Enhanced Training Practice.

General Eligibility

• UCAS: ABB including Biology

• Dental Nurse qualification accepted in lieu of one grade B at A2 but not to replace Biology

• BTEC Extended Diploma: D*D*D in Applied Science

• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma at Distinction accepted in lieu of 1 B grade at A-level, (not in lieu of Biology)

• Pass Access Diploma with minimum 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 19 level 3 credits at Merit. All Biology modules must be achieved with minimum Merit. This qualification can be considered alongside a level 3 Dental Nursing qualification

• Foundation Year in a relevant science-based subject achieved at 65% or above overall with 70% or above in all Biology modules

• IELTS: 7.0; with no component lower than 7.0. No alternatives acceptable and applicants must have this at point of application.

• GCSEs: 5 at grade C including Maths and Science and English

• A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS: 7.0; with no component lower than 7.0.