Course Comparison
Course
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BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene | PgDip Cardiology |
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Award
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Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) | Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip |
Duration
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3 years | 1 year |
Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
Course type
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Full-time | Blended learning |
Placement
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(with placements) | - |
Location
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Plymouth | RILA Institute of Health Sciences - UK Based |
Provider
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Peninsula Dental School | RILA Institute of Health Sciences |
Entry requirements
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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:
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 2018 would still be valid when applying in September 2023. Dental Nursing Qualifications
City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Grade Distinction + 2 A levels at grade AB (to include Biology and a second science out of Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Psychology).
BTEC National Extended Diploma DDM in a predominantly science subject area
Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:
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:
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. 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 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 Full details of our selection and admissions process can be found on our
Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise Please view our
Re-sit applicants Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements:
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.
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UK/EU A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis. International Please view the country specific pages for further information regarding the equivalency of your degree. International applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability, for example by achieving an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent, see our English language requirements. Pre-sessional English language courses are available if you do not meet these requirements. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. All applicants You must provide a satisfactory reference from a senior health care practitioner or line manager with knowledge of your work and experience, and who is able to support your suitability to participate in the programme. Plus, fulfil one of the following two criteria: a. Be in possession of an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or b. Be in possession of an equivalent medical degree from a World Health Organization recognised institution Please note that if the medical degree or other qualification was not taught in the English language, a score of 5.5 in all elements of the British Council IELTS test or equivalent (e.g. Test of English as a Foreign Language) will usually be required. Scholarships Scholarships are available for postgraduate taught programmes. Tell me more about scholarships and bursaries. |