Program Overview

Dental Studies (Dental Care Professionals), BSc (Hons)

Attendance

• Part-time

Location

• Online learning

Start

• January 2026

Duration

• 18 months

Delivery

• Online learning

Why study with us

• Flexible, supportive and challenging series of specialised modules.
• Tailored specifically for Dental Care Professionals.
• Fully online programme delivery, enabling you to learn from any location.

What you'll do

• Be part of a learning community with like-minded professionals.
• Have access to dedicated staff with expertise in the relevant areas.
• Study the Year 3 modules only - Applied Clinical Science, Facilitating Learning in Healthcare Practice and Dissertation.

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Facilitating Learning in Healthcare Practice
  • Module code: DG3001
  • Description: This module will enable you as a health care practitioner to analyse the requirements for effective facilitation of learning within and outside the workplace. You'll appropriately apply principles of best practice to teaching, supportive learning, assessing and giving feedback to others.
• Dissertation
  • Module code: DX3001
  • Description: You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your transferable, communication and analytical skills within a professional produced piece of theoretical work on the topic of your choice. You will be guided by your module tutor to develop a relevant and modern dissertation. You'll also gain greater confidence in your ability to conduct independent research. There is the option to complete this module at the end of your first year.
• Applied Clinical Science
  • Module code: DX3003
  • Description: The module aims to develop your general and specific understanding of human cells, tissues, and structure of organs of the head, face, neck, and oral cavity to include the tongue, teeth, lips, salivary glands, and sense organs and some scientific underpinning for oral conditions associated with immunological disorders and disorders of the blood.

Entry requirements

• Qualified Dental Professional (with a minimum level 5 qualification) - applicants must provide evidence of GDC registration

Fees and funding

• UK: Online part-time £1,587 per 20 credits
• International: Online part-time £1,587 per 20 credits

Additional costs

• As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

• We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

Learning and assessment

• Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors and will depend on your option choices.
• The course lecturers are selected for their knowledge and expertise. The course team includes specialists and dentists, together with experienced academics who will provide personal tutorial support and overall course coordination. The University has an excellent range of electronic resources to support the course and guidance will provide at the induction on access to these.
• Each module is assessed independently using a range of assessment techniques that are appropriate to the learning outcomes and contents of the module. Examples of assessments include essays, portfolios and there is one exam.

Industry links

• The Facilitating Learning module has been mapped against Standards for Dental Educators (COPDEND 2013).

Progression opportunities

• The course prepares you for further study on professional programmes, including our fully online MSc in Dental Education. This innovative programme offers a flexible, learn-as-you-work approach, allowing dental professionals to develop the skills needed for educational roles. Designed for inter-professional care teams, this program supports dentists, dental care professionals, and their extended teams in becoming effective educators.
• With the option to graduate with a postgraduate certificate after Year 1, a postgraduate diploma after Year 2, or a full MSc after Year 3, the course fosters a thriving online learning community. You’ll gain knowledge of modern teaching methods and best practices, preparing you to facilitate and assess learning in both clinical and academic environments.