University of Portsmouth: dental hygiene and therapy courses
Compare published admissions requirements for 2027 entry, alongside the qualifications and programme status listed by the GDC.
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Qualifications and approval status
- Hygiene and therapy: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy — approved
- Hygiene only: Dental Hygiene BSc (Hons) — 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.
Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc Hons
3 years · UCAS code B750
- A levels / Scottish Highers
- ABB-BBB (120-128 points), including a pure Science subject at grade B. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. 120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, with 40 points from a pure Science subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. 120-128 Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers, including a pure Science subject at grade C.
- GCSEs / Scottish Nationals
- Two GCSEs at grade 4/C or above to include Mathematics and Science.
- International Baccalaureate
- 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject - 30 points from the IB Diploma. 665 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject. 4 points from Standard Level English and Mathematics (if not passed at GCSE grade C).
- Access / BTEC
- 122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science - must have pure Science element). We hold a list of accepted Access courses for DHDT and review any that have not been reviewed for this list. Those with too much psychology and health care science/ health promotion are not accepted.
- Graduate qualifications
- Science based degree with minimum 2:2 required. All applications looked at on an individual basis.
- Admissions test
- Casper test.
- Interview
- Online panel interviews.
- Work experience
- Please refer to our page on Work Experience.
- Resits
- Yes
- Contextual / widening participation
- WP applications welcomed in line with University admissions processes and the Access & Participation Plan.
- Personal statement
- Reviewed against a criteria which screens for: motivation for the profession and the role, insight into the role, personal values, patient centred motivation and team work experience.
Dental Hygiene BSc Hons
3 years · UCAS code B752
- A levels / Scottish Highers
- ABB-BBB (120-128 points), including a pure Science subject at grade B. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.
- GCSEs / Scottish Nationals
- Two GCSEs at grade 4/C or above to include Mathematics and Science.
- International Baccalaureate
- 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject - 30 points from the IB Diploma. 665 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject. 4 points from Standard Level English and Mathematics (if not passed at GCSE grade C).
- Access / BTEC
- 122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science - must have pure Science element). We hold a list of accepted Access courses for DHDT and review any that have not been reviewed for this list. Those with too much psychology and health care science/ health promotion are not accepted.
- Graduate qualifications
- Science based degree with minimum 2:2 required. All applications looked at on an individual basis.
- Admissions test
- To be confirmed.
- Interview
- Online panel interviews.
- Work experience
- Please refer to our page on Work Experience.
- Contextual / widening participation
- WP applications welcomed in line with University admissions processes and the Access & Participation Plan.
- Personal statement
- Reviewed against a criteria which screens for: motivation for the profession and the role, insight into the role, personal values, patient centred motivation and team work experience.
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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