BSc Oral Health (A910)

BSc Oral Health (A910)


This is a new programme within Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

BSc Oral Health is superseding our longstanding DipHE Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, established in 1983.

Our aim is to assist students to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes that are necessary to practice as a dental care professional in the 21st century.

Year 1	Basic Clinical Sciences Public Health & Evidence Based Dentistry Professionalism, Teamwork & Social Responsibility Clinical Practice
Year 2	Clinical Sciences Public Health & Evidence Based Dentistry Professionalism, Teamwork & Social Responsibility Clinical Practice
Year 3	Professionalism, Teamwork & Social Responsibility Clinical Practice- Child Oral Health Clinical Practice-Restorative

Careers & Experience

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  Clinical experience gained within the Dental Hospital and outreach centres, supervised by a variety of clinical lecturers, who may be General Dental Practitioners.
  
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  Upon successful completion of our BSc Oral Health, students will be eligible to register with the General Dental Council, primarily as a dental therapist but also a dental hygienist.
  
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  Dental hygienists and therapists have many options open to them. They can work in general practice, both for the NHS or privately, in the community or in the armed forces, at home or overseas. There are also opportunities to be involved in dental research and education.
  
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  We have a 100% graduate employability rate.
  

Application Process

Application	Candidates who meet our minimum academic requirements must apply through UCAS before the 15^th January for consideration. Late applications will not be considered. This course is open to UK, EU and international applicants.
Shortlisting	This course has limited spaces. Applications are assessed against the academic and non-academic criteria. Successful applicants are invited to interview.
Interviews	Multiple mini interviews (MMI) which are usually held in the first two weeks of April. No offers are made without an interview.
Offers	Possible outcomes: An offer – conditional upon obtaining relevant qualifications and/or non-academic clearance checks Unsuccessful Waiting list – candidates who are unplaced elsewhere may be reconsidered after the summer examination result
Clearance Checks	Successful applicants will be required to have: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Occupational Health Check – to be deemed fit to undertake Exposure Prone Procedures.

Academic Entry Requirements

GCSEs (or recognised equivalent)	A minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade C or (from 2017) Grade 4, including English, Mathematics, Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry. The Science Double Award may substitute all sciences at GCSE.
IELTS or equivalent (for European or International applicants)	IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other components (must be within 2 year validity). Please see www.qmul.ac.uk/international/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/
Work Experience	We will consider relevant work experience, including observing a dental hygienist or therapist (or general dental practitioner) at work. Please include this information in your personal statement to support your application. You will still be required to meet our academic requirements.
A-Levels	ABB including Biology. Pass grade in the practical endorsement of Science A-Levels. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma	32 points overall including 655 in HL Subjects including HL Biology.
Dental Nursing (NVQ Level 3 Oral Health Care / NEBDN)	Accepted in lieu of one A-Level. A-Level grades AB including Biology are required in addition.
Cambridge Pre-U (Principal Subjects)	D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology. Combinations of A-Levels and Principal subjects are accepted at grades D3 = A; M2 = B.
Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers	ABB from three Advanced Highers including Biology. Accepted in combination with Highers if taking at least two Advanced Highers at grades AB including Biology.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate	Accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
Irish Leaving Certificate	Five subject passes at Higher level, including grades of at least H1, H2, H2, H3, H3 including Biology.
Access to Higher Education Diploma	Considered for entry on a case by case basis. 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. You must take at least 15 credits in Biology.
BTEC (QCF) 2010	Not accepted for entry.
BTEC (RQF) Nationals (first teaching in 2016)	BTEC (RQF) Nationals in Applied Science are considered for entry on a case by case basis. DDM overall with at least two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed mandatory units.
International Equivalent Qualifications	We consider international qualifications for this programme where applicants are taking the correct subject requirements. Please refer to our International pages for general guidelines: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/international-students/countries/

Fees & Funding

Home/ EU	£9,250*	https://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/feesandfunding/
Overseas	£22,500*	https://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/guides/funding-medical-and-dental-students/

*Please note these are provisional tuition fees which may be subject to change for 2019/20 entry