Bachelor of Science - BS - Hons in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Portsmouth, UK

The BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy program at University of Portsmouth is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that combines both theory and practical learning. This course is designed to equip students with professional knowledge and skills in the field of dental hygiene and dental therapy. Students learn about the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, gain practical experience in treating patients under expert supervision, and develop skills to educate patients about oral health. The course covers key areas such as periodontology, oral health education and promotion, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry, and radiography, amongst others. The program has an emphasis on patient-centred care and draws on the latest research and protocols to prepare students for clinical practice. Students gain professional experience at the University's Dental Academy and through placements in various other clinical settings. The program prepares students for opportunities in dental hygiene and therapy in not only general practice but also hospitals, and community dental services. The course meets the standards set by the General Dental Council (GDC), the UK's governing body for the dental profession, ensuring that graduates are eligible to register and gain work as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist in the UK. The course is typically three years full-time duration and culminates in a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree.

The University of Portsmouth is a public university in Portsmouth, England. It is one of only five universities in the South East of England to have been awarded the highest rating of Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. With around 28,280 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the university is the 25th largest higher education institution by student enrolments in the United Kingdom. Comprising five faculties, the university offers a wide range of academic disciplines. The university employs approximately 3,500 staff. In the 2023 edition of the Good University Guide – compiled by The Times and Sunday Times – the university ranked 62nd out of the 132 universities in the United Kingdom. In the Times Higher Education REF ranking, the university was ranked third in research power for modern post-1992 universities. Research conducted by the university has a significant global impact; in the latest edition of the Research Excellence Framework, 77 per cent of research submitted by the university was ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent, with impacts across society, health, culture and the environment