Overview
Dental therapists and hygienists work to promote oral health and restore tooth function. From oral disease prevention strategies to direct restorations, you'll experience the intellectual challenges of diagnostics and the technical challenges of treatment in this demanding and hugely rewarding field of healthcare. Our Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc combines the very latest thinking in dental education with a range of clinical experience required for the future dental therapist. You will be taught by internationally renowned staff and exposed to a rich breadth of skills and knowledge in a diverse clinical environment.
The course is designed to integrate with the undergraduate BDS programme, offering students the opportunity of co-training. The benefits of inter-professional education complements the GDC's expectations in education of the future dental team.
Key benefits
- Dentistry at King’s is ranked 1st in the UK and 4th in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
- Opportunity to learn and train alongside BDS students as well as other health care professionals
- Exposure to diverse patient populations, enabling rich practical experience
- Evidence-based and research-led degree course with a high level of clinical experience in all areas
- State-of-the-art simulated, clinical and technical facilities
- Partnership with world-famous Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals
The variety of clinical experience opportunities and engaging teaching have prepared me as a future practitioner, developing both my hands-on skills and patient care.
Course essentials
The BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy & Hygiene course will train students to be safe beginner clinicians, prepared for registration with the GDC and employability as a dental therapist. The programme is studied over three years full-time. It offers a spiralled modular curriculum using a variety of inspiring evidence-based teaching and assessment methods.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
BBB
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
16 September 2025
Administrative bodies
Course accreditation
Reviewed, inspected and accredited by the Reviewed, inspected and accredited by the UK General Dental Council (GDC)
Regulating body
Base campuses
Guy’s Campus
As a potential student, Guy’s Campus feels dynamic and focused—perfect for health and science studies. Located near London Bridge, it blends cutting-edge labs with a close-knit community, all in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant areas.
Denmark Hill Campus
Denmark Hill, in Southwark, London, is a vibrant area known for its historical landmarks and green spaces. Home to King's College and the Maudsley Hospitals, it also features Ruskin Park, named after John Ruskin, and the Camberwell College of Arts.