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BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy Full-time

Enter the exciting and rewarding profession of dental therapy. This course combines on-campus learning with clinical placements, in a range of settings. You'll learn alongside Dental Hygiene students and build your confidence in becoming part of a coordinated and competent dental team.

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A profile view of an anatomical model of a head with the mouth open
UCAS codeB760
Duration3 years
Fee (UK)£10,050
LocationOn campus

Course summary

This course enables you to become a qualified dental therapist. You'll develop the specialist clinical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours needed for this profession. On completion, you'll have a qualification that supports eligibility for General Dental Council (GDC) (opens in new tab)registration as a Dental Therapist.

Over three years, you'll combine university-based learning with clinical placement experience. This will allow you to meet the requirements of the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework and prepare for you for modern dental practice.

You'll develop the precision, accuracy, and clinical competence needed for delivering high-quality patient care. Working in our purpose-built clinical facility, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience treating patients. This will develop your confidence in performing a range of preventive and therapeutic procedures.

You'll learn and train alongside Dental Hygiene students for some elements of the course. Through this, you'll learn how to work as a coordinated dental team in preparation for clinical practice.

Throughout the course, there'll be a focus on your personal and professional development. We'll help you recognise and build upon your existing transferable skills, including:

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Professionalism.

Following completion of the course, you'll be able to enter practice as a confident, competent, and valued member of the dental care team.

This course is subject to approval from the GDC.

Why Sunderland for Dental Education

What you'll study*

*Our dental education modules are subject to approval.

How you'll learn

Teaching is through a blended model, delivered over extended semesters. You'll learn in our bespoke Dental Academy, developing both your academic knowledge and clinical skills. You'll benefit from access to:

  • A dedicated clinical skills lab
  • An advanced haptic simulation suite
  • Immersive simulation suite
  • A patient treatment clinic
  • Our Centre for Anatomy.

In these outstanding learning environments, you'll:

  • Safely develop your clinical skills
  • Strengthen your understanding of biomedical sciences, anatomy, and physiology in relation to dental practice
  • Enhance your decision-making abilities
  • Prepare for the realities of professional practice in a supportive and innovative educational setting.

Your sessions will be guided by a team of academic and clinical experts.

You’ll complete an e-portfolio throughout the course, supported by your personal tutor. This will showcase and evidence your work and progression. You’ll complete online and in-person assessments, as well as practical assessments and observations on campus.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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You'll be expected to travel daily or stay in local accommodation for the duration of your placement, and you'll be responsible for any associated costs, including travel and accommodation.

As you may be expected to travel long distances, start your shift in the early hours, or finish your shift late at night, you could be entitled to Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses (TDAE). This allows you to make a retrospective claim for excess travel costs and/or expenses for temporary accommodation near to the location of your placement. Find out more about the NHS Learning Support Fund(opens in new tab). Please note, students who already hold a degree won't qualify for this fund.

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.