How to apply for the Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) Dental Nursing
How to apply
Applications for the Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) Dental Nursing (2026 entry) will be open from Friday 27th March and will close on Monday 8th June (closing at 23:59 GMT).
Please complete our online application form:
As part of the application process, you must submit a personal statement. Within this statement, you should show:
- academic potential and communication skills
- interest and an understanding of the scope of practice of a dental nurse
- qualities and attributes that would make the applicant suitable for the training
- knowledge of the importance of dental team training
- motivation, and commitment to the programme and the profession.
Scenarios and Interviews
Based on the application form, we will shortlist applications.
Applicants who are invited to interview will be asked to produce responses to specific scenarios in advance of the interview. Eligible applicants will receive information about these scenarios at least two weeks before the deadline for submission of responses.
Interviews are due to be held in person at Bristol Dental School. During the interview we will look for:
- deeper understanding of written responses to scenarios submitted prior to the interview.
Admissions statement
Read the Cert HE Admissions statement for further information about the admissions process, the personal statement, scenarios and interviews.
Receiving your offer
If your application is successful, we will email you to let you know. Instructions on how to accept your offer will be included in this email.
Deferrals will not be possible. An application will only be considered in the cycle in which it is submitted, and under the policies in place for that cycle.
This course is only offered on a full-time basis.