Cardiff University: dental hygiene and therapy courses

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Qualifications and approval status

Hygiene only + Hygiene and therapy Scope source This registry entry groups two separate courses: a hygiene-only diploma and a combined hygiene-and-therapy degree.: BSc in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene and Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene — approved

GDC listing checked 2026-10-24. Admissions course titles and GDC qualification titles can differ; confirm the exact award and intake with the provider.

BSc Dental Hygiene & Therapy

3 years · UCAS code B752

A levels / Scottish Highers: A-levels: BBB (including Biology or Medical Science). Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met. Scottish Highers: ABBB by end of S5 (including Biology). Offers would then be subject to CC at Advanced Higher in S6 (including Biology).
GCSEs / Scottish Nationals: Five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English language. Some equivalents accepted.
International Baccalaureate: 31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Biology.
Access / BTEC: Access courses must include sufficient credits with relevant content. You are therefore advised to contact dentalcentralenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk prior to application so that the qualification content can be verified. Typical offer: 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3 with 30 credits at distinction and 15 at merit. BTEC: Courses must have a sufficient amount of Biology. You are therefore advised to contact dentalcentralenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk. Typical offer: DDM in Extended Diploma.
Graduate qualifications: All honours degrees are considered at 2:2 or above. Please check our website and Admissions Policy from September 2025 for school-leaving requirements for particular degrees.
Admissions test: N/A
Interview: Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience: We recognise that obtaining work experience in a dental setting can be challenging and this is therefore not a specific requirement. However, all applicants should show: evidence of commitment to a career in the dental professional applied for; evidence of qualities and skills required for dental healthcare; evidence of work experience or knowledge of the nature of the dental profession.
Resits: Yes
Contextual / widening participation: Please see the university's website for information on widening participation and the use of contextual data.
Personal statement: The personal statement must show evidence of the following: evidence of commitment to a career in Dental Therapy; evidence of qualities and skills required for dental healthcare; evidence of work experience or knowledge of the nature of Dental Therapy.

DipHE Dental Hygiene

2 years · UCAS code B750

A levels / Scottish Highers: A-levels: CC (including Biology or Medical Science). Scottish Highers: CCC (including Biology or Human Biology).
GCSEs / Scottish Nationals: Five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English language. Some equivalents accepted.
International Baccalaureate: 17 overall or 55 in 2 HL subjects. Must include grade 5 in Biology.
Access / BTEC: Access courses must include sufficient credits with relevant content. You are therefore advised to contact dentalcentralenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk prior to application so that the qualification content can be verified. Typical offer: 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3 with 15 credits at distinction and 30 at merit. BTEC: Courses must have a sufficient amount of Biology. You are therefore advised to contact dentalcentralenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk. Typical offer: MM.
Graduate qualifications: All honours degrees are considered at 2:2 or above. Please check our website and Admissions Policy from September 2025 for school-leaving requirements for particular degrees.
Admissions test: N/A
Interview: Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience: We recognise that obtaining work experience in a dental setting can be challenging and this is therefore not a specific requirement. However, all applicants should show: evidence of commitment to a career in the dental professional applied for; evidence of qualities and skills required for dental healthcare; evidence of work experience or knowledge of the nature of the dental profession.
Resits: Yes
Contextual / widening participation: Please see the university's website for information on widening participation and the use of contextual data.
Personal statement: The personal statement must show evidence of the following: evidence of commitment to a career in Dental Therapy; evidence of qualities and skills required for dental healthcare; evidence of work experience or knowledge of the nature of Dental Therapy.

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Admissions: Dental Schools Council, 2027 entry, retrieved 2026-10-24. Check current details with the institution. Requirements can differ by route, subject and applicant circumstances.

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