Course Comparison
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Course
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BDS Dental Surgery | BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Integrated Foundation Year |
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Award
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS | Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) |
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Duration
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5 years | 4 years |
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Assessment breakdown
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Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
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Placement
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(with placements) | (with placements) |
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Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
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Provider
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Peninsula Dental School | Peninsula Dental School |
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Entry requirements
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In order to meet the academic requirements for this programme, you must have one of the following combinations of qualifications:
None of the typical offers listed below are necessarily the threshold for interview selection. Other factors including the number of applications received and performance in the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) influence the threshold for interview selection.
Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme.
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Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:
GCSE Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below:
Experience in lieu of Level 3 entry requirements At least 2 years in practice experience as a qualified registered Dental Nurse and an A level in Biology at grade C is mandatory. OR
A Level CC at GCE A Level, which must include A level Biology. We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2019 would still be valid when applying in September 2024.
BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM in a predominantly science subject area. As desirable, an A level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade C.
BTEC National Diploma DM in a predominantly science subject area. As desirable, an A level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade C.
City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Distinction and an A level in Biology at grade C is mandatory.
Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 Level 3 credits to include 15 at Merit and 30 at Pass in a relevant subject. As desirable, an A level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade C.
International Baccalaureate 24 overall with grade 4 or above in a Higher Level science. Other subjects to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
GNVQ and AGNVQ Passes in Science subjects. International Applicants If you intend to practice in your home country post-graduation please ensure you check with the nations’ dental council before committing to study with us. Individual requirements are often not very transparent and you should confirm whether our degree is transferable overseas before submitting an application. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To confirm whether your qualification will be considered, please contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. All teaching at our school is in English, so if you are an international applicant you must have a suitable English Language qualification. If you are unsure whether your English Language qualification is suitable, please contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre. Selection and admissions process Applications should be made through UCASby the published deadline. This is typically the 15th January. All decisions on applications are made by the Admissions Advisory Panel, which consists of academics, clinicians and senior members of the administrative team. The University of Plymouth Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Team process applications as follows: 1. Shortlisting for interview– Applicants are considered for interview based on relevant academic qualifications alone. We do not currently consider personal statements or work experience when selecting for interview The Admissions Advisory Panel consider many factors when choosing who will be invited to attend an interview, including the number of places available on the course and the number of applications received, alongside the academic profiles of all of our applicants 2. Interview – Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview process. We use Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) as the format for our interviews, and full details can be found on the Following interviews, candidates are ranked based on the score achieved and the top performing applicants are offered a place on the course 3. Offer – Offers are made via UCAS. Within all offers, candidates are required to complete a series of health and police checks, full details of which are communicated to firm offer holders by the Admissions Team. Practising as a doctor requires the highest standards and we take seriously our commitment to only enrol and teach students with the integrity required of the profession. Full details can be found on our Full details of our Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme. Student Conduct and Fitness to PractisePlease view our
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