Pathway to a diploma in Dental Hygiene, or a degree in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene
Due to an unprecedented high demand, all spaces on the Pathway are now filled for the academic year 2025/26 and we are no longer taking expressions of interest.
Our part-time Pathway to Dental Hygiene has been designed for adults who want to return to education to apply to study.
Modules are taught in the evenings and at weekends. You will study in a relaxed and supportive environment.
After studying the Pathway, you will be able to make an application to study for a diploma in Dental Hygiene (B750) or a degree in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene (B752).
How it works
The Pathway is made up of 60 credits.
Applicants need to have 5 GCSEs, grades A-C/9-4. This must include English language/Welsh (if you went to a Welsh-medium school).
Pathway modules
Core modules
- Public Policy for Health (20 credits)
- Introduction to Human Biology (20 credits)
Optional Modules
- Research Methods (10 credits)
- Social Psychology (10 credits)
- Education and Society (20 credits)
Duration
Under normal circumstances, you can expect to complete the Pathway within one year, but you can take longer if needed.
Cost
Find out about funding and finance.
