Dental Therapy, BSc (Hons)

This innovative BSc Dental Therapy programme is designed to foster real-world clinical, teamwork, and leadership skills, alongside essential personal development. It incorporates the university's principles of active learning, confidence, authentic assessment, and research-linked teaching, featuring unique elements for a comprehensive educational experience.The programme includes a three-year Collaborative Learning Core shared with dental surgery students, promoting mutual respect and understanding of team roles. Integrated components provide progressive skill development, with clinical experience starting in the first year, supported by medical, anatomical knowledge, communication, professionalism, ethics, and safety. Students gain hands-on opportunities in primary care settings, community engagement, and quality improvement projects, while state-of-the-art technology enables personalised progress monitoring and self-directed learning. Emphasis on continuous personal development ensures readiness for professional demands and life beyond university.