1. Glasgow Caledonian University
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  4. BSc Oral Health Science

BSc Oral Health Science

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Glasgow Caledonian University

Program Overview

Dental Hygienists/Therapists are highly skilled professionals who work as part of the dental team providing care to help patients have good dental health.They play an essential role in preventing oral diseases such as gum disease, tooth decay and mouth cancers. Their skills include providing preventative, periodontal and restorative therapies in adults' and children's teeth through clinical treatment and education.This exciting and challenging programme is taught in Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow Caledonian University and a number of outreach centres. The Dental School's clinical skills laboratories have superb facilities and state of the art teaching technologies.Good communication skills are essential to be able to deal with patients and parents or carers. Students are expected to adhere to the strict code of conduct outlined by the General Dental Council and a high standard of maturity, confidentiality and professionalism is expected to be maintained throughout the course.

Program Key Stats

£14,500 (Annual cost)
£9,250 (Annual cost)
Rolling


Eligibility Criteria

BCC
2.7
28
60

1000
24
7.0
78

Additional Information & Requirements

Year 1:Scottish Higher: Standard entry requirement: BBBB (incl Biology/Human Biology) Nat 5: C (English)Minimum entry requirement: BBBC (incl Biology/Human Biology) Nat 5: C (English)Minimum entry requirements are for widening access students only. If you are from a group that is not currently well-represented in higher education you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes living in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, attending SWAP, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker.A level: BCC (incl Biology/Human Biology) GCSE: C/4(English)ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl Biology/Human Biology) O2:(English)IB Diploma: 24 points (inclHigher level Biology/Human Biology)BTEC: DMM Ext Dip (incl Biology/Human Biology) GCSE: C/4 (English)SWAP:Access to Medical Studies or Biological and Chemical Science - BBB (incl 65% in Biology unit)College HNC: Dental Nursing Scottish Higher: BBB (incl Biology/Human Biology); other relevant HNC may be consideredCollege HND: Dental Nursing Scottish Higher: BB (incl Biology/Human Biology); other relevant HND may be considered SVQ/NVQ/NEBDN: Dental Nursing Scottish Higher: BBB (incl Biology/Human Biology) or GCE,A level: BB (incl Biology/Human Biology). Indian Board 60%. IELTS of 7.0 with 6.5 in each section.

Career Options

  • home care and hospital services
  • research and oral health promotion

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