UCAS tariff 64 Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course: Applicants for this course must not meet the Level 3 and GCSE grade requirements for the three-year Dental Therapy and Hygiene course (B750). However, if you only meet some elements of the three year programme, for example the GCSE but not the Level 3 requirement, you would be considered for the foundation course. We will only consider an application from each candidate for either Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Foundation Year or Dental Therapy and Hygiene. Offers will not be made for both programmes. GCSE Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects: English Language Mathematics One Science subject – awarded in either Chemistry, Biology, or Physics or Combined Science Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below: Experience in lieu of Level 3 entry requirements At least 2 years in practice experience as a qualified registered Dental Nurse (proof may be required at the time of application). Applicants must have 2 years’ experience at the point of application. A Level CC at GCE A Level, which must include a science subject. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma MPP from a Science related subject. BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma MM from a Science related subject. Access 45 Level 3 credits to include 15 at Merit and 30 at Pass in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences or Nursing. International Baccalaureate 24 overall with grade 4 or above in a Higher Level science. Other subjects to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject. GNVQ and AGNVQ Passes in Science subjects. 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. TOEFL IBT – 76 Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18 IELTS – 6.0 Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)