Entry requirements summary
Applicants must have a recognised Dental Nursing or Dental Technician qualification and registration with the General Dental Council, with evidence of continual professional development.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
Selection Process
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
Qualifications
Additional requirements
| Interview Required? | Yes |
| Portfolio Required? | No |
| Admissions Test Required? | No |
| Audition Required | No |
| Occupational Health Check Required | Yes |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required | Yes |
| Letter of good conduct | Yes |
| Other Required | No |
GCSE/Level 2 requirements
| GCSE | 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science/5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English, Mathematics and Science. |
| Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
English language requirements
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.
100 with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing
An overall score of 68 with a minimum of 61 in each skill.
An overall score of 5* with a minimum of 4 in each component.
An overall CAE score of 67 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
An overall CPE score of 51 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176.
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 1.
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 2.