Overview
If you're a qualified dental nurse or dental technician without a science based level 3 qualification, this 23-week programme provides an entry route onto our BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene degree courses. You'll choose your preferred progressions route before you start the course.
On this campus-based, part-time course you'll cover core topics in anatomy and physiology and prepare yourself for higher education study at our Dental Academy.
Teaching
On this course you'll:
- Access University campus facilities
- Plan and develop your career
- Learn from approachable lecturers with practical experience
- Work with experienced tutors
- Meet BSc Dental Academy students
You'll cover:
- Introduction to biology
- Biology body systems
- Learning skills
- Evidence-based practice
The short course is one day per week spent in lectures, seminars and group work. On this course you will:
- develop your understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to the above subjects
- have opportunities for integration into UPDA
- develop your critical, analytical, research and communication skills
- prepare you for level 4 (degree) study and progression
- develop the skills necessary for life-long independent learning
How you're assessed
You'll be assessed through:
- written assignments
- examinations
- presentations
- reflective reports
