College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

Oral Health Sciences

The BSc (Hons) in Oral Health Sciences is a four year degree programme which leads to a qualification in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

Oral health

The BSc (Hons) in Oral Health Sciences is the only four year Honours degree in this subject in the UK.

Oral Health science combines the application of dental science with the opportunity to make a major contribution to the prevention and treatment of oral disease, and the maintenance of oral health for all members of the population.

This degree is geared towards those individuals who not only want to undertake clinical dentistry, but who may also wish to enter an academic environment and become for example, teachers or researchers in their field.

 

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