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UndergraduateBachelor of Dental Therapy (BDT)UCAS: B760

Dental Therapy

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,300Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the Bachelor Dental Therapy at University of Bristol. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Bristol Dental School has been a successful training provider for Dental Hygienists and Therapists for many years, attracting significant interest from applicants wishing to train in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, with a strong focus on integrated team training. To further strengthen the integration between Dentistry and Dental Therapy, the BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy recently underwent a review; the School now offers applicants the option of applying for the Bachelor of Dental Hygiene or Bachelor of Dental Therapy. Please note you cannot apply for both programmes. International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £47,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Oral Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Dental Skills and Practice
Periodontal Health and Disease Management
Dental Materials and Therapeutics
Oral Health Promotion and Patient Education
Restorative Dental Procedures
Professional Practice and Ethics
Dental Therapy Dissertation
UCAS Code:B760
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBC

Standard offer: ABB including Biology. We will accept certain Dental Nursing or Dental Technician Level 3 professional qualifications plus BB in two A-levels including Biology. Please contact the University for full details. Contextual offer: BBC including B in Biology. For more information about contextual offers, visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/

International Baccalaureate

29 - 32 points

Standard offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology. Contextual offer: 29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Biology. For more information about contextual offers visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£93,900

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Each year includes four themes

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£34,000£37,000£42,000
3 years£40,500£47,000£53,500
5 years£46,000£52,500£59,000

UK subject average: £40,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£47,000
UK average
£40,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 31% above UK average salary
This course
£52,500
UK average
£40,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
99%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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£2,685scholarship value
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£1,552scholarship value
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St Paul's Church Organ Scholarship

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£1,450scholarship value
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Dental Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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