BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Integrated Foundation Year

• The integrated foundation year provides an opportunity to study the biomedical and life sciences which underpin the contemporary clinical BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene programme in dedicated facilities with expert staff, before embarking on year one of the BSc course.
  
• Prepare for patient-centered shared care by learning in an inter-disciplinary team alongside students from biomedical sciences, medicine and dental therapy and hygiene.
• Your learning will be supported by dedicated study skills sessions and academic tutors, helping you get the most from your studies.
• Specialist modules will give you the opportunity to choose your own areas of interest to study further.
• By successfully completing the foundation year, you will have the opportunity to progress onto a pioneering, clinical course with state of the art facilities provided by established Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company (CIC). Further details can be found on the BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene page. 
• Applications are particularly welcomed from qualified Dental Nurses looking to advance their careers by training as a dual qualified Dental Therapist and Hygienist.
• The integrated foundation year is specifically designed to make the transition to a BSc as smooth as possible, with dedicated learning outcomes tailored to your profession. You will also have the opportunity to experience the assessment methods you will encounter in years one, two and three. 

• Year 1

• Core modules

  • BHCS001 Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics

    This module will provide an introduction to microbiology and the human immune system. Students will learn the fundamental biology relating to bacteria, helminths, viruses and fungi. And also develop an understanding of how our immune system has evolved to combat infection. The module will also explore methods to control microbial contamination and therapeutic strategies to prevent disease.

  • BHCS002 Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences

    This module examines the role of science in addressing key contemporary issues in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences. The module aims to take an integrative approach, aiming to develop in students both a critical appreciation of the ways in which issues in Human Biology can be approached and resolved, and to develop an understanding of the skills and attributes needed for effective study of such issues at undergraduate level.

  • FMD001 Molecules to Cells

    This module introduces key concepts involved in cell regulation including genetic inheritance, metabolism and protein expression. The important role of enzymes in the control of biochemical pathways will be introduced, as will an introduction to cell signalling. Cellular organisation within different tissues will also be outlined, enabling students to recognise links between structure and function. Students should develop sufficient theoretical and practical understanding to enable progression to relevant honours degree programmes.

  • FMD002 Introduction to Human Physiology

    This module will provide a foundation of knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Using example systems, it will emphasise relationships between structure and function and examine homeostatic regulation in these systems. Students should develop sufficient theoretical and practical understanding to enable progression to relevant honours degree programmes.

  • FMD003 Learning Skills for Healthcare

    This module is designed to enable learners to adapt to the learning environment of higher education by developing an independent, reflective and managed approach to learning, study skills, scientific communication, mathematical skills and aspects of programme specific practice.

  • FMD004 Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)

    This module is designed to enable learners to develop key skills required for working in multidisciplinary teams. Students will be encouraged to work with their colleagues to manage tasks and tailor learning according to their own particular discipline

Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.

The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:

BSc Hons Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Foundation Year programme specification 4660

UCAS tariff

32 - 48

A level: applicants with formal qualifications in Science - A Levels, 32-48 UCAS points, a minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a science subject.

GCSE: Mathematics and English at 4/C.

International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 1 subject from science – English and mathematics must be included.

National Diploma/Certificate in Dental Nursing: pass grade in National Diploma/Certificate in Dental Nursing.

BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP from a science related subject. 12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma: MP from a science related subject.

Access: pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).

GNVQ and AGNVQ: passes in science subjects.

Post-GCSE qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 required

Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without Science qualifications at Level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This programme is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (ie the equivalent of a Grade C/4 at GCSE level).

Please note that the typical offers above are not necessarily the threshold for selection for interview, which may vary depending on the number of applications received by the Faculty of Health.

Extended entry requirements

• English language requirements
• We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

Selection and admissions process

We have outlined our selection and admissions process, providing information from interviews to deferred entry.

Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise

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