BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene vs BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Ultrasound Fundamentals

Course Comparison

Course	BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene	BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Ultrasound Fundamentals
Award	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration	3 years	3 years
Assessment breakdown	-	-
Course type	Full-time	Full-time
Placement	(with placements)	(with placements)
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	Peninsula Dental School	Peninsula Medical School
Entry requirements	None of the typical offers listed below are necessarily the threshold for interview selection. Other factors including the number of applications received may influence the threshold for interview selection. GCSE Applicants need to achieve 6 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects: English Language Mathematics Two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications as outlined below: A Level The typical offer is ABB at GCE A Level, which must include Biology. General studies at GCE A or AS level is not included in any offer. We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2019 would still be valid when applying in September 2024. Dental Nursing Qualifications National Certificate or Diploma in Dental Nursing, plus 2 A Levels at grade BB, must include Biology. If you are unsure whether your qualification is suitable, please contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Grade Distinction + 2 A levels at grade AB (to include Biology and a second science). BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD in a predominantly science subject area. As desirable, an A-level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade B. BTEC National Diploma DD in addition to an A-Level in Biology at grade B is mandatory. Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass an Access course in a predominantly Science subject. 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be in Biology or Human Biology. You must achieve Merit or Distinction in 33 level 3 credits, including the 15 credits in Biology or Human Biology. As desirable, an A-level in Biology is also strongly advised alongside this qualification at grade B. Other accepted qualifications For information regarding all other accepted qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate, Scottish Advanced Highers and Irish Leaving Certificate, please contact the Admissions Team at meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. International applicants If you intend to practice in your home country post-graduation please ensure you check with the nations’ dental council before committing to study with us. Individual requirements are often not very transparent and you should confirm whether our degree is transferable overseas before submitting an application. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To confirm whether your qualification will be considered, please contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. All teaching at our school is in English, so if you are an international applicant you must have one of the following English Language qualifications. If you are unsure whether your English Language qualification is suitable, please contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk: If English is your first language, we will accept your home country’s equivalent providing it is at Level C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by achieving one of the following qualifications: IELTS band 7.5 or above with at least 7.0 in each of the Speaking and Listening sections (taken within 12 months of entry). The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre. lGCSE or GCSE English Language (as a first language) grade A / 7. A supplementary statement confirming inclusion of the Speaking and Listening components will be required for IGCSE 0500 / 0990. IB score of 6 at the ordinary level in English Language (as a first language). We know that university life is a challenge for any student but especially when you are a long way from home. You will find us friendly and supportive. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and have a nominated academic tutor to coordinate the induction and academic support provided to international students. International student advice also provide support and can assist you with any non-academic issues affecting international students. There are also student welfare support and counselling services, wardens and student health centres on hand if you need them. Students who have an offer of a place should apply under for a Student (formerly Tier 4 General Student) visa. Further information is available on the UK Border Agency's website. Selection and admissions process Applications should be made through UCAS by the published deadline. This is typically 15 January. All decisions on applications are made by the Admissions Advisory Panel, which consists of academics, clinicians and senior members of the administrative team. The University of Plymouth Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Team process applications as follows: 1. Shortlisting for interview– Applicants are considered for interview based on relevant academic qualifications alone. We do not currently consider personal statements or work experience when selecting for interview The Admissions Advisory Panel consider many factors when choosing who will be invited to attend an interview, including the number of places available on the course and the number of applications received, alongside the academic profiles of all of our applicants 2. Interview – Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview process. We use Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) as the format for our interviews, and full details can be found on the Medicine and Dentistry selection and admissions process page. Following interviews, candidates are ranked based on the score achieved and the top performing applicants are offered a place on the course 3. Offer – Offers are made via UCAS. Within all offers, candidates are required to complete a series of health and police checks, full details of which are communicated to firm offer holders by the Admissions Team. Practising as a doctor requires the highest standards and we take seriously our commitment to only enrol and teach students with the integrity required of the profession. Full details can be found on our Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise page. Full details of our selection and admissions process can be found on our Medicine and Dentistry selection and admissions process page. Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise Please view our Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise page. Re-sit applicants Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements: If you are applying with predicted grades, a minimum of BBC must be achieved on first sitting of A Level Where BBC is not achieved on first sitting, applicants must re-sit the required qualifications and apply once suitable grades have been achieved A Level or accepted equivalent qualifications must be completed in no more than 3 years of study, unless otherwise advised A suitable qualification profile must be achieved on first re-sit attempt We do not have an AS Level resit policy, however, full A Levels must be completed within the above timeframe. For re-sit criteria of other qualifications, please contact the Admissions Team at meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme.	Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course: None of the typical offers listed below are necessarily the threshold for interview selection. Other factors including the number of applications received may influence the threshold for interview selection. We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2016 would still be valid when applying in September 2021. GCSEs Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects: English Language Mathematics Science Plus one of the below Level 3 qualifications Level 3 qualifications must include the equivalent of one A level in one of the following subject: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. GCE A level The typical offer is BBC at GCE A level to include one science as listed above BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above BTEC National Diploma DD in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria: 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits You must achieve Distinction in 15 level 3 credits, and Merit in the remaining 30 level 3 credits International Baccalaureate 28-30 points overall including Higher Level 5 in one science as listed above Scottish Advanced Highers BBC to include one science as listed above. Other UK qualifications Other UK qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for advice on suitability. Applications from military veterans are welcomed and each application is assessed on an individual basis, as we realise that some military courses are not externally validated. International Applicants We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified international students who are either self-funded, supported by scholarships from their respective governments, or sponsored by scholarship programmes operated by the British Council and similar funding bodies. International applicants need to meet the equivalent admissions criteria described for home students as outlined above. Applicants applying with overseas qualifications should contact the Admissions Team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk prior to submitting an application through UCAS. In addition, international applicants need to be fully proficient in English language. All teaching at our school is in English, so if you are an international applicant you must have one of the following English Language qualifications. If you are unsure whether your English Language qualification is suitable, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk: If English is your first language, we will accept your home country’s equivalent of a GCSE grade A/8 in English Language providing it is at Level C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). GCSE or IGCSE grade A in English Language International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7.0 or above with no element below 6.5 taken within 12 months prior to entry. The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre. IB score of 5 in English B at the standard level. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 94 or above. We know that university life is a challenge for any student but especially when you are a long way from home. You will find us friendly and supportive. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and have a nominated academic tutor to coordinate the induction and academic support provided to international students. International student advice also provide support and can assist you with any non-academic issues affecting international students. There are also student welfare support and counselling services, wardens and student health centres on hand if you need them. Students who have an offer of a place should apply under for a Student (formerly Tier 4 General Student) visa. Further information is available on the UK Border Agency's website. Re-sit applicants Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements: If you are applying with predicted grades, a minimum of CCC must be achieved on first sitting of A level Where CCC is not achieved on first sitting, applicants must re-sit the required qualifications and apply once suitable grades have been achieved A level or accepted equivalent qualifications must be completed in no more than 3 years of study, unless otherwise advised A suitable qualification profile must be achieved on first re-sit attempt We do not have an AS level resit policy, however, full A levels must be completed within the above timeframe. For re-sit criteria of other qualifications, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Selection and admissions process Applications should be made through UCAS by the published deadline. This is typically 15 January. All decisions on applications are made by the Admissions Advisory Panel, which consists of academics, clinicians and senior members of the administrative team. The University of Plymouth Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Team process applications as follows: 1. Shortlisting for interview – Applicants are considered for interview based on relevant academic qualifications alone. We do not currently consider personal statements or work experience when selecting for interview The Admissions Advisory Panel consider many factors when choosing who will be invited to attend an interview, including the number of places available on the course and the number of applications received, alongside the academic profiles of all of our applicants 2. Interview – Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview process. We use Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) as the format for our interviews, read about our medicine and dentistry selection and admissions process . Following interviews, candidates are ranked based on the score achieved and the top performing applicants are offered a place on the course 3. Offer – Offers are made via UCAS. Within all offers, candidates are required to complete a series of health and police checks, full details of which are communicated to firm offer holders by the Admissions Team. Practising as a doctor requires the highest standards and we take seriously our commitment to only enrol and teach students with the integrity required of the profession. Full details can be found on our Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise page. Full details of our medicine and dentistry selection and admissions process . The University is supportive of students with special needs and disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to disclose any needs or disability so that appropriate adjustments can be made in learning support and their individual needs met. A comprehensive procedure is in place involving Student Services and the Admissions team to ensure that all applicants are treated equitably The Diagnostic Radiography programmes follow the guidance for Occupational Practitioners when providing adjustment for students in regulated professions. The Faculty of Health has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee . The webpage associated with this committee has a link you can access for more information and support. Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme. Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise Please view our Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise page.