Dental Nursing

About this programme

The Foundation Degree Dental Nursing (FdSc) course provides you with a wide range of academic skills and work-related competencies and on successful completion of the award, you will be able to apply for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) . The course links theory to practice, supported through underpinning knowledge, work-based clinical skills, and placement options each year. Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them! We’ll support you to identify your skills, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs, or further study, you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. The National Student Survey 2026. The calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score and Discover Uni . The Foundation Degree in Dental Nursing (FdScDN) at the University of Northampton (UON) is approved by the General Dental Council (GDC) . The programme has been fully mapped to the GDC’s Safe Practitioner Framework (2023), ensuring that every element of teaching, assessment, and clinical practice meets the standards required for safe, effective dental nursing practice. This alignment means that, by the end of the course, you can be confident you’ve achieved all the necessary learning outcomes for GDC registration. Once registered, you’ll be able to work as a dental nurse in practice and have a strong foundation to progress your career across the wider dental profession and beyond.