DENTAL HYGIENE AND DENTAL THERAPY BSc (Hons) at University of Portsmouth

If you want to be a dental hygienist and therapist, this BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy degree course gives you the theory and practical skills to become a vital member of the dental team.

In our Dental Academy, you’ll develop skills that allow you to complete treatments on patients, such as fillings, radiographs and impressions. You’ll study and develop your skills alongside other members of the dental team.

After you complete the course, you’ll be able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist and embark on a career treating patients in locations such as dental practices and in community dental services.

Accredited by:

This course is accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC). This allows you to register with the GDC when you complete the course.

The GDC continually assess the course to make sure it meets the standard required for accreditation, so you'll know you're getting the most relevant and up-to-date teaching available.

Careers and opportunities

What can you do with a Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy degree?

When you complete the course you can register with the General Dental Council (GDC). You'll be qualified to work in areas such as:

• general dental practice
• hospital dental services
• the Armed Forces
• the NHS
• health promotion
• owning and managing a dental business of your own

What jobs can you do with a Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy degree?

Roles our graduates have taken on include:

• dental hygienist and therapist
• oral health educator
• practice manager
• practice owner

You could also continue your studies or do research at postgraduate level.

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.