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How to become a dental therapist

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Dental Therapist.

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University requirements

Compare the APS and subject requirements for programmes that can lead to Dental Therapist. Universities use different APS scales, so check your marks against each university separately.

Bachelor of Dental Therapy

Degree

Bachelor of Dental Therapy

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

APS 28
School of Denstry3 years

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

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Bachelor of Dental Therapy

University of Kwazulu Natal

APS 32
College of Health Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 40%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Life Sciences 40%+
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