Dental Therapy and Hygiene

取得日期：2026-10-06、2026-10-31

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/dental-therapy-and-hygiene-bsc/entry-requirements

https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/c580ba10-8571-4ef5-9822-ab19829c7acb?studyYear=2027

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

A-level (or equivalent) grade B in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology

No preferred subjects

GCSE/IGCSE Requirements

Five required at grade 5/C including Mathematics and English Language.

Functional Skills, and Numeracy/Literacy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements.

If you are an international student who does not study GCSEs/IGCSEs or IB Standard Level/Middle Years as part of your qualifications, then we would not expect you to have met this requirement. However, we will look for evidence of the equivalency in your studies.

Casper - Situational Judgement Test

All applicants for Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc will be required to take the Casper Situational Judgement Test for 2026 entry onwards. You must sit the test in the academic year you are applying.

For further information about Casper and how to book your test date please see their website: Casper

The test dates available for applicants are as follows:

12 December 2025 - 6pm GMT

9 January 2026 - 6pm GMT

15 January 2026 - 6pm GMT

Overseas fee status

Please note that students with Overseas fee status are ineligible to apply for this programme, irrespective of the criteria above. UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) has a number of resources to advise you of which fee status category you may fall into dependent on your circumstances, so we would recommend reviewing these prior to making an application. We are unable to complete a fee assessment until we have received an application via UCAS.

Meeting deadlines

In order to enrol onto our programmes, successful offer holders must be able to evidence that they can meet our requirements by the beginning of August in year of entry. Any applicants who feel that they could be eligible for the programme but who will not be able to provide evidence of meeting our requirements by August should instead apply in a later application cycle when they are able to do this.

Further information

Age restrictions

King’s is only able to accept applicants who will be 18 years of age on 1st January on the first year of the Dental Therapy programme. This is due to a minimum age requirement for placements. Applicants who will not be 18 by the 1st January of the first year of the degree, should submit an application the following year.

Contextual consideration

We do not make contextual offers for this programme, and all applicants will be required to meet the standard entry requirements. However, as part of the assessment process, we do take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Criminal conviction disclosure

Due to the nature of this programme, UCAS requires all applicants to declare on their UCAS application if they have any spent or unspent convictions, cautions or reprimands. All offers of a place, and continued enrolment, are made subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) check.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

It should be noted that deferrals can only be accepted in extenuating circumstances for this programme, due to a limited number of spaces and extreme competition.

We will consider each deferral request on a case-by-case basis, and we reserve the right to decline any deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again.

Foundation Degrees, Certificate in Higher Education, Diploma in Higher Education

Applicants studying/who have studied either a Foundation Degree, or a Cert HE, or Dip HE are welcome to apply for this programme, as long as the subject requirements are met. To meet the subject requirements, there must be at least one third of the content of the FDeg, Cert HE, Dip HE in Biology or Chemistry, and at least another one third in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. We would be looking for a high grade profile of at least 60% overall and 60% in the required subjects.

Incomplete degree study

We are unable to consider partial degree study as part of the assessment and applicants must have fully completed a qualification for it to be considered towards the entry requirements. However, any partial degree study must be included in the application information, and the Admissions team will request further information regarding the incomplete degree as part of the assessment process.

Interviews

Interviews are an essential part of the assessment process, and our interviewers are assessing communication skills, exploring general social and ethical issues, normally health related, and assessing the interviewee’s general suitability for the programme and as a health professional, as well as how the interviewee will contribute to the university as a whole.

Interviews are conducted remotely with a panel of two interviewers. In previous years, interviews have taken the form of Multi Mini Interviews (MMIs) in person, with six interviewers.

We operate a “fit-to-sit” policy for interviews, therefore, we are unable to take into account mitigating circumstances for the interview performance. If there are any issues within the interview which you consider affected your performance, you should ensure these are raised with the Admissions team.

Occupational Health clearance

Due to the nature of this programme, all offer holders will be required to complete the Occupational Health Clearance process. Once your application is firmly accepted, the application will be set-up for the Occupational Health Clearance checks. Information is usually sent out by the end of May/early June. Occupational Health Clearance is a requirement for enrolment onto our Dentistry programmes.

Vaccinations

There may be vaccination requirements that must be met in order to complete the occupational health clearance process. Failure to fully comply with these occupational health requirements may result in suspension of enrolment or an inability to complete the programme.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application. We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic, physical and emotional demands of a dental therapy degree programme and career. We would normally expect that you will have undertaken some work experience in a caring environment and/or observation in a clinical setting. If this is not possible, we look for evidence that you have worked in a setting where you can interact with the general public, e.g. in a pharmacy, check-out or restaurant.

Communication skills and the ability to work successfully in a team are of great importance. We look for applicants who have participated as fully as possible in school or college life, making the most of the opportunities available to them and also demonstrated some experience of society beyond their immediate environment.

Your interests, achievements and contribution to your community are taken into account in addition to academic ability. We aim to ensure that all of our students can cope with the heavy academic workload of the programme and display those professional qualities, skills and attitudes that help to make competent and caring dental therapy professional.

We would expect your application to be strongly supported by your referee both in terms of academic achievements/potential and in terms of your character and suitability for dental therapy.

Qualified Dental Nurses

We offer an additional entry route for Dental Nurses registered with the GDC. If you are a Dental Nurse with a Nursing qualification and registered with the GDC at the point of application, you can apply with grades BB in two A-levels, including Biology or Chemistry, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, in addition to meeting the GCSE requirements for the programme.

We are able to consider applicants who are resitting their Level 3 qualifications for the first time (i.e. completing A-levels within 3 years).

Applicants resitting for a second time (i.e. completing A-levels within 4 years) are usually only considered where there are mitigating circumstances and will be referred to the faculty.

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

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Subject requirements

Required subjects:

Preferred subjects:

A-Levels

Required grades: BBB

Must include grade B in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

If Mathematics is being used to meet one of the subject requirements, then we cannot consider Further Mathematics as the third A-Level.

If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Requirements for qualified Dental Nurses:

International Baccalaureate Diploma

32 points overall or an aggregate score of 15 from three Higher Levels

Must include grade 5 Higher Level in Chemistry or Biology, in addition to grade 5 Higher Level in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation), Physics or Psychology.

The total point score of 32 includes TOK/EE.

GCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation achieved at Standard Level/Higher Level grade 2 or Middle Years Mathematics grade 5. GCSE English Language can be met via Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.

Contextual International Baccalaureate information:

Alternative accepted qualifications

Qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Standard requirements

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits overall, including 45 Level 3 credits: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit, and 3 at Pass.

The Access Diploma must be in Medical Professions, Health or Science or similar and must include 15 Level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry awarded at Distinction, and an additional 15 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Please note that two separate subjects must be taken to meet these subject requirements (30 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry alone is not acceptable).

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be a QAA accredited course which is studied through a UK Access to Higher Education Diploma Provider, listed here: https://www.accesstohe.ac.uk//en/course-search

Functional Skills, and Numeracy/Literacy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements. Therefore, to apply you must have already achieved the required GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics grades, or you must list these on your application as currently studying.

Contextual requirements

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

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Please note

Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English language requirements

English language band: D

Help for international applicants

Recommended pathways

Health, Life & Biosciences Pathway

The King’s International Foundation Programme (Health, Life & Biosciences) is a specialist programme that helps ambitious international students find the right pathway and combination of modules to progress to undergraduate study. It is a one-year, full-time, level 3 pre-undergraduate academic programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study at King’s College London or other top UK universities. Students who successfully complete the programme receive a Foundation Certificate. It aims to develop your academic language, essential subject knowledge, and study skills, and introduce you to the UK education system so that you are fully prepared for your degree.

Eligible pathways

Chemistry

Choose chemistry, and you'll be able to apply to study Chemistry, Natural Sciences, and Pharmacy at an undergraduate level. Biology

Choose biology and you'll be eligible to apply for degrees like Biomedical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Neuroscience and Psychology & Criminology.

Other requirements

Selection process

We review the whole of the application including achieved/predicted grades, GCSE/IGCSE performance (where applicable), personal statement and reference. Further contextual consideration and eligible mitigating circumstances are reviewed to finalise interview eligibility.

The interview period generally runs from December to April, and we aim to send out invites via King's Apply with at least two weeks notice of an interview date. It is likely that invites will not be sent out until February at the earliest. Spaces are limited, therefore, we will consider reschedule requests on a case-by-case basis, however, please note that we may be unable to accommodate all requests.

We generally release a small number of offers throughout the admissions cycle. However, the majority of applicants who are invited to interview will be placed on hold until we have conducted all interviews. All decisions will be released by the UCAS decision deadline in May.

In the most recent admissions cycle for which we have complete data, we interviewed approximately 150 applicants and made around 50 offers on the programme. We received just under 800 applications.

Foundation courses

Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

Graduates

Graduates who have achieved/are predicted to achieve any Bachelor degree at UK 2:1/upper second class honours level can apply to this programme, provided they have achieved/are predicted to achieve a minimum grade B in A-Level (or equivalent) Biology or Chemistry, and grade B in A-Level (or equivalent) in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. We can also consider those who have achieved a 2:2/lower second class honours Bachelor degree, and have additionally achieved/are predicted to achieve a Master's degree with at least a merit grade profile, as long as the above stated A-level grades have been achieved/are predicted to be achieved.

Graduates who have a sufficient quantity of Biology or Chemistry as part of their degree may not need the A-Level (or equivalent) in the subjects. As part of the application, the Admissions team may request further information to assess whether the level of Biology and Chemistry is sufficient.

Key Information

UCAS code:

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full-time

Required A-Levels:

Duration:

Three years

Application status:

Start date:

September 2027

Application deadline:

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Learn about the grades, required subjects and accepted qualifications for entry to our Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc.

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BTEC/CTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science with overall grade DDM. Subjects offered should include two from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

BTEC/CTEC Level 3 Diploma (120 credits) in Applied Science with overall grade DM and one A-level at grade B. Subjects offered should include two from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, with one of those subjects being offered as the A-level and the other being offered within suitable modules from the Applied Science BTEC/CTEC. Please note: the BTEC/CTEC in Applied Science should cover topics not already covered by the A-level.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or CTEC Introductory Diploma or BTEC/CTEC Extended Certificate (from 2016) with overall grade D and two A-levels at grades BB including Biology or Chemistry in addition to one of Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

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Must include grade B in Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry, and grade B in an additional Advanced Higher in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements can be met via Intermediate 2/Standard Credit Grade1 or 2/National 5 with B (if not studied/studying at Higher/Advanced Higher Level).

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Must include grade M2 in Principal subject Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade M2 in one of Principal subjects Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King's as one of the Pre-U Principal subjects.

Combinations of Pre-U Principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) can be considered. Where combined with other qualifications, the required subjects need to be at M2 for Principal subjects or grade B at A-level (or equivalent).

If Mathematics is being used to meet one of the subject requirements, then we cannot consider Further Mathematics as the third A-Level/Pre-U Principal subject.

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