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University of Bristol: Orthodontic Therapy
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Bristol Dental School |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Open to registered Dental Care Professionals with suitable orthodontic experience, our Orthodontic Therapy training programme will enable you to become a competent clinician with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to work as an Orthodontic Therapist.
As well as being able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC), you will gain the skills to modify practice throughout your career in response to scientific and technical advances in the field.
Bristol Dental School is located in a £36 million purpose-built Dental School. You will have exclusive access to cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art facilities and experienced dental professionals. University of Bristol Dentistry is ranked 2nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026), with outstanding results for our research in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
You will be taught pre-clinical skills in our brand-new training facilities prior to commencing your clinical training in your workplace under supervision of your clinical supervisor. You will benefit from a variety of teaching methods during your training that will help you to develop the confidence to deliver tailored advice and orthodontic care within the GDC scope of practice as an Orthodontic Therapist.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | It is essential that candidates hold a General Dental Council (GDC) registerable DCP qualification, and hold current registration with the GDC. You must have secured a UK-based clinical training practice that can provide a minimum of 23 hours a week of chairside direct clinical experience, supervised by an orthodontic specialist currently registered in this capacity with the UK General Dental Council. It is desirable that UK Dental Nurse applicants hold two or more Post-Registration qualifications from the following list: * Certificate in Dental Radiography OR If your qualifications are not listed above, we may consider an alternative UK General Dental Council registered DCP qualification or alternative level 3 qualifications. Please see the programme's Admissions Statement for a full list of accepted alternative qualifications. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Main Site Beacon House Queens Road Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy will enable you to become a competent clinician with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to work as an Orthodontic Therapist. As well as being able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC), you will gain the skills to modify practice throughout your career in response to scientific and technical advances in the field.
From 2023, Bristol Dental School will be located in a £36 million purpose-built Dental School. You will have exclusive access to cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art facilities and experienced dental professionals. University of Bristol Dentistry is ranked 4th in the UK (Complete University Guide Subject Rankings 2024), with outstanding results for our research in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
You will be taught pre-clinical skills in our brand-new training facilities prior to commencing your clinical training in your workplace under supervision of your clinical supervisor. You will benefit from a variety of teaching methods during your training that will help you to develop the confidence to deliver tailored advice and orthodontic care within the GDC scope of practice as an Orthodontic Therapist.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A GDC registered qualification at BSc, Diploma HE, or Diploma level 3/4, and one of four level 3 qualifications listed below. Applicants must have relevant clinical work experience specifically in orthodontics at a minimum of 24 hours clinically-focused employment per week. A-levels: CC in two A-levels including Biology or equivalent. BTEC: DDM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified biology units. Access to HE Diploma: Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded level 3 credits must include: 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit or above, and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Biology units. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. Dental Nurse Post Qualifications: Two or more of the following: Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12000 GBP for Year 1 |
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