Dental Hygiene and Therapy

About this programme

This course provides the skills and knowledge required for a career as a dental therapist or dental hygienist. Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Discover our campus spaces, student experiences and city guide to see what it’s like being a Manchester student. Learn about your subject of interest and what you'll experience as a student in that community. We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities. Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals , so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet. Our BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course will give you the skills you need to register with the General Dental Council as a dental therapist or dental hygienist. The course takes a holistic approach to primary dental care. You will be trained to undertake a number of clinical procedures, such as periodontal treatment, simple fillings, dental radiographs and the extraction of primary teeth. You will also develop excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage patients to develop good oral health habits. We guarantee interviews on the BDS course for those students who have performed exceptionally well in the final year of the Dental Hygiene and Therapy course at The University of Manchester. Details of this scheme are publish