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Please note that due to exceptionally high demand, this course is no longer recruiting for September 2022 entry.
The BSc (Hons) in Dental Hygiene presents with academic and clinical training pathways collaborating with the primary care sector, local communities and vulnerable groups as part of our meeting the dental care demands of society today and in the future.
This programme is designed to be a leader and driver in the delivery of dental health care by supplying training and patient service with innovative ideas that foster our Trust values of – safety, kindness, improving and teamwork.
The BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene (DH) programme aims for graduates to be ‘safe beginner’ clinicians, registerable with the General Dental Council. Training is constructed to intertwine clinical skill with building a resilient clinician who is able to meet the increased demands of a changing population. By encouraging a focus on personal development and harnessing transferable skills you will become an adaptable member of the workforce who can work autonomously as well as undertake a whole host of health care employment opportunities.
This course has been provisionally accepted for accreditation by the General Dental Council. It is undergoing the normal process for full approval.
You will be able to:
Mode | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Mode Full-time |
Duration 3 years |
Start Date September |
Location
Southwark Campus
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Four core modules in year one underpins the theoretical and scientific knowledge needed to deliver clinical care in periodontology. Aligned with this is the commencement of personal and professional practice which intends to raise personal self-awareness and expectations of registrants beyond the realm of technical skills.
Three core modules in year two allows these skills to be applied in the clinical setting offering the students access to a variety of clinical services. Integration with clinical teams allows for the develop of periodontal skills, which are needed to demonstrate competence in clinical scope, build relationships and networking opportunities with other healthcare professionals – uniting the medical and dental teams.
All modules are core modules and must be successfully completed to be eligible for consideration for professional registration.
On successful completion of the course you will gain your BSc (Hons) in Dental Hygiene, which means you can register with the General Dental Council (GDC). You can then work as a registered Dental Hygienist in the public and private sector. As your career progresses, you could move into other areas such as owning your own dental practice, dental company representative, key speaker, clinical advisor and advance in your clinical and academic career moving towards and MSc or a PhD.
As a graduate from this course, you can apply for further study at postgraduate level.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
This course is designed to meet the requirements set out by the General Dental Council for students to be put forward for registration.
The teaching faculty are actively involved within the profession nationwide via various networks which include:
The Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre is closely linked with Health Education England which allows widening of networks and uptake of new opportunities from clinical to strategic level.
Within your curriculum you may be taught by guest lecturers who may include representatives from other health care disciplines within and externally to the Trust and market leading dental companies.
The course has received initial approval from the General Dental Council (GDC) and final accreditation will be provided upon completion of the first cohort.
Placements are spread over the three years. Students alternate between university and clinical placements.
Following the successful completion of the pre-clinical patient safety gateway, throughout the semesters of the course, placement- based learning plays a central role in the preparation of students for professional practice. The clinical elements enable a gradual building of competence, through the three strands of knowledge, skills and attitudes.
You will undertake clinical service within the main dental hospital and primary care practices. Prior to each placement you will undergo an induction and will meet with your clinical supervisors and support teams.
You will have several placements within the different dental specialities at Huntley Street Dental Hospital including Radiology/Dental Imaging departments. Opportunities to undertake clinical treatment within the Community Dental Services presents with the real-world experience of the dental therapist. Primary care placements will continue.
The final year returns to two main placements both within the main dental hospital and primary dental care. The overall aim allowing you to prepare for working life in dental workforce as an independent practitioner.
The programmes adopt a spiralling modular approach to the delivery of its content allowing the opportunity for progressive upskilling and revisiting vital aspects of dentistry, allowing for key areas to be embedded within the three years. Teaching and learning activities are patient and student-centred and provide opportunities for genuine and contextual learning.
Staff deliver education in a variety of teaching and learning methods (blended learning) throughout the programme. These are designed to match the learning outcomes and to provide each student with experience of methods best suited to their own learning style, supporting the move to an independent and self-directed mature learner.
You will come across various modes of assessment which includes some of the below:
As a one of our students, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU. The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic and professional development support.
Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time on the programme, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University. They should be the first person that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.
You can contact your tutor for additional support by email.
The programme is structured in a modular framework encompassing a mixture of formative and summative assessments. In conjunction to assessing the learning outcomes the assessment framework is driven by ‘who the student will become’, it is imperative the students make connections across modules, enhancing their meaning and drive. The formative and summative assessments have been selected to ensure the appropriate level of knowledge being achieved corresponding to each year group.
Prior to entering the clinical environment, patient safety must be assured at the appropriate level by assessing academic and clinical competence. Various methods of assessment have been included to ensure measures are contextual and relevant to support the candidate transitioning from simulation to clinical service.
The range of assessments reflects the range of learning outcomes and achieves both self-knowledge and allows the ability to monitor abilities and progression.
Throughout the programme students will be assessed in each practice placement against specific standards applicable for the year group. Clinical competences are carefully designed at each level to facilitate progressive development and relate to the achieving specific skills required for a set task demonstrating independent practice for that level.
Please note that this course is not open to international students.
All students whose first language is not English, must have IELTS-Academic English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 in each component (must be within two year validity).
European students with indefinite leave to remain may apply however we will not be able to confirm this until after validation and you will also need to already have a NARIC certificate in place alongside your overseas qualifications.
Application via UCAS and following the admission and enrolments procedure.
Please note no offers are made without interview. In the current circumstances this is most likely to take place online (subject to change) following government guidance.
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
International (non Home/EU) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
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Mode Full-time |
Duration 3 years |
Start date September |
Application code B751 |
Application method |
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Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.
Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
International applicants should use our international application system. Full details can be found on our How to apply section for international students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Your application will be circulated to a number of potential supervisors who will look at your academic qualifications, experience and the research proposal to decide whether your research interest is something that could be supervised at LSBU.
There will also be an interview either by telephone or at the University. If you are successful you will be offered a place on a course and informed of the next enrolment date. The whole process normally takes between six to eight weeks, from receipt of your application to a decision being made about your application at the School.
All pre-registration students need to be DBS cleared before going on placement. You’ll need to have an enhanced DBS check even if you have had one before and will not be able to go on placement until this is complete.
The DBS process is not difficult but can take some time so it's best to get started as soon as you receive your email. You will receive the email during Summer 2021.
If you're part of the DBS update service, your subscription is up to date and you already have a DBS certificate, please bring in your original green DBS certificate for the document check. To take advantage of the update service, your certificate needs to be classified as 'Enhanced' and workforce must be listed as 'Adult and Child'. If you have any queries, please email us at hscdbsoh@lsbu.ac.uk.
Our DBS supplier, Verifile, will send you an email with all the details you need to complete your DBS.
Verifile will give you instructions to log into their system and complete your personal details and information. To complete the process, you'll need your passport or driving licence and 5-year address history including dates when you moved in/out.
You can use your application number to track the progress of your DBS.
When you've finished, your Disclosure Statement will be mailed to the most recent address in your submission, so please make sure it's correct. We don't automatically receive a copy of this Statement, which is why we need you to bring it in as part of the next step.
Once you have completed the online part of the DBS process, you will need to produce three accepted documents from this list (PDF File 248 KB) to be verified.
An exciting part of many of our Health and Social Care courses is the opportunity to learn off-campus and work with patients, clients and/or service users. Before you start, we need to make sure that you have the correct levels of immunisations.
The second part of your occupational health check is to get any inoculations that you may need from your GP. When attending your GP appointment, please take printed copies of these two documents with you.
Vaccination Screening Advisory Letter (PDF File 126 KB)
GP Vaccination and Screening History (PDF File 117 KB)
After these steps are complete you will receive an email from OHWorks Ltd inviting you to attend an appointment on-campus with an Occupational Health Nurse. These appointments take place during the week and sometimes when your classes have already started.
The OH team have prepared this guide (PDF File 588 KB) which outlines what to expect at each stage. If you have queries or concerns about your Occupational Health clearance or inoculations please contact the Occupational Health team.
Before starting your course, you may want to check or practice your numeracy skills. The National Numeracy Challenge is a free online tool that helps you learn, revise and quiz your essential numeracy skills. You’ll also be able to get a certificate to show your efforts.
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our new students pages.
Most placements and some practical sessions in our skills laboratories will require you to wear a uniform and name badge. You will be measured for uniforms specific to your course as part of your Welcome Week activities after enrolment. In the meantime, we have prepared answers to frequently asked questions that you might find useful.
Most health and social care courses’ practice placements will operate outside normal working hours e.g. evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Your holiday periods will not follow the normal University timetable because of placements. You’ll receive more details once you start your course.
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
Fees are shown for new entrants to courses, for each individual year of a course, together with the total fee for all the years of a course. Continuing LSBU students should refer to the Finance section of our student portal, MyLSBU. Queries regarding fees should be directed to the Fees and Bursaries Team on: +44 (0)20 7815 6181.
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £0 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5622 | Session code: 1FX00 |
Total course fee: |
UK £27750 |
International £0 |
The international fee for this course shows as "£0" because this course is not open to international students.
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 226 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.
The individual fee for this course is shown above. For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 226 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
We have a range of PhD Scholarships available in partnership with businesses and organisations; read notices of PhD studentships.
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