Prospective Students
Dental Hygiene (Diploma)
UCAS Code:
- B750 Dip/DH
2 years (Full-time) / n/a (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
The aim of this programme of study is to educate you to become a competent Dental Hygienist capable of unsupervised practise within dental teams, working to the prescription of dentists.
The Diploma in Dental Hygiene is a full-time programme of study lasting two academic years. The programme commences in September and eight students are admitted each year. The Diploma in Dental Hygiene is taught by the Training and Education Centre for Dental Care Professionals and is validated by the General Dental Council. The curriculum consists of lecture and clinical courses. The clinical course forms approximately 50% of the scheme of study.
Entry requirements
All applicants must have a minimum of five GCSE's (or their equivalent).
These qualifications must include:
- English or Welsh Language at grade B or above
- Four other GCSEs in any subjects at grade C or above
All applicants must also have one of the following:
- Either a nationally recognised dental nursing qualification plus one A-Level in a biological based subject at grade C or above OR
- Two A-Levels at grade C or above, including one in a biological based subject
Applicants awaiting examination results may be accepted for interview.
Equivalent qualifications
Applicants with equivalent qualifications will be considered (e.g. Access courses, GNVQ, BTEC, IB etc). Applicants with such qualifications are invited to contact the Admissions Office: email dentaladmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
Non-Academic entry requirements
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by 31st December after entry. No upper age limit is in force and applications are welcomed from mature students who meet the academic entry requirements as described. The applicant must show evidence of recent study.
Applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Records Disclosure Form and information will be sent to firm applicants in April. Information on this process is available from the Criminal Records Bureau http://www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Equal Opportunities Policy
Applicants are considered on an equal basis, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, martial or parental status, religion, social class, nationality or ethnic origin.
Learning Support and Disability
We welcome applicants from disabled students. Each application will be considered individually without bias and potential applicants with any form of disability are strongly advised to contact us before a formal application is submitted.
Further information is available in the Admissions Policy.
Next intake: September each year
School Contact
Name: Dental Admissions Officer
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2074 2468
Fax: +44 (0)29 2074 5004
Email: DentalAdmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/dentl/degreeprogrammes/index.html