Overview

Delivered via the Undergraduate School, the BSc Dental Nursing programme is a unique partnership between UWS and New College Lanarkshire.   

The BSc Dental Nursing programme prepares potential graduates to begin the study of dental nursing as a discipline. This is a full time, 3-year UWS approved degree programme, delivered at New College Lanarkshire (NCL), Coatbridge. 

Students on this programme will study at the state-of-the-art dental facility at NCL Coatbridge campus and, as UWS students, will have access to UWS facilities.

UWS has experience of delivering a range of professional health programmes. NCL has over 30 years of experience in offering dental nursing programmes nationally and internationally. The course is designed to be practical in nature and up-to-date equipment, teaching methods and simulation facilities are used. 

Course highlights

  • The overall aims of the programme are to encourage students to study dental nursing as a professional discipline and prepare for Professional Registration with the General Dental Council by the end of Year 1.
  • The programme enables dental nurses to meet the requirements of a modern dental care system, working in a multi-professional team and demonstrating leadership and management abilities.
  • As part of the programme, students also participate in work-based learning each year to support the student developing practical skills in a professional environment.

Careers

Dental nursing graduates can pursue roles as dental nurses in various settings including: 

  • the NHS and private dental practice
  • hospitals
  • community clinics
  • specialty dental settings
  • educational settings

Graduates may choose to pursue further education by enrolling in postgraduate programmes, such as a Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing, Master of Public Health or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) to become a dentist.

By staying informed about industry trends, networking with potential employers, dental nursing graduates can enhance their employment prospects and explore fulfilling career paths in the field of dental healthcare. 

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) 
  • SCQF Level 6 / NC Dental Nursing (or equivalent) 
  • Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Nursing or Access to Paramedic Science 

 

  • HNC: Dental Nursing with General Dental Council (GDC) registration awarded within the last 5 years 
  • HND: Dental Nursing with General Dental Council (GDC) registration awarded within the last 5 years 

Apply Directly to UWS

If you are applying only to the BSc Dental Nursing programme, please apply directly to UWS.

 

Apply directly to UWS

Apply via UCAS

If you are applying to more than one programme, please apply via UCAS.

 

Apply VIA UCAS

Get in touch

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