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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher EducationUCAS: B751

Dental Hygiene

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the DipHE Dental Hygiene at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This two-year DipHE in Dental Hygiene responds to Health Education Improvement Wales (HEIW) reforms to tackle the shortage of dental professionals in North Wales and across the UK. It mixes theoretical, virtual and practical learning, incorporating substantial clinical placements in both primary and secondary care settings. Dental hygienists are registered dental professionals who help patients maintain their oral health by preventing and treating periodontal disease and promoting good oral health practice. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Oral Anatomy and Physiology
Periodontal Disease Management
Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice
Oral Health Promotion and Education
Pharmacology and Pain Management
Professional Practice and Ethics
Dental Public Health
Clinical Placement and Professional Development
UCAS Code:B751
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£36,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £38,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
100%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Dental Hygiene as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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