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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B750
Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, England
3 yearsDuration
£25,400Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Portsmouth, the BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Overview Both dental hygienists and dental therapists help people maintain good oral health by providing treatments, carrying out procedures and giving dietary and hygiene advice. The role of dental therapist is the same as a dental hygienist, however they can also carry out some of the restorative work dentists do, such as fillings and extractions. This dual role BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course, accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), gives you the theory and practical skills required to register as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist with the GDC. International tuition fees are £25,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
General dental practice
Hospital dental services
Health promotion
Owning and managing a dental business of your own
*Work experience with patients in the community**
UCAS Code:B750
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - BBB 120-128 points from 3 A levels, 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. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 - 28 points 27 points from the IB Diploma with 555 at Higher Level, with 5 points from a Higher Level in a pure science subject - 28 points from the IB Diploma with 655 at Higher Level, with 5 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). |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,400
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £29,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £34,500 | £43,500 |
UK subject average: £50,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 42% below UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£50,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 31% below UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£50,000
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: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
95%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
70%Learning resources
96%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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