Dental Nursing - Level 3 Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
10 September 2026
25 June 2027
Days
Wed
Location
Ballymena
The part time dental nursing qualification focuses on the technical skills and knowledge required to be a professional dental nurse.
Units of study on this course will include direct chairside work and support during a range of dental treatments, organisational and legal requirements which underpin high quality dental care, and the role of the dental nurse in meeting patients & needs.
This course meets the requirements of the General Dental Council (GDC) for Dental Nursing.
Assessment Methods
The course is assessed through workplace observations, completion of a trainee portfolio of evidence, and by examination.
Successful completion of this course will allow for application to the General Dental Council for registration. Candidates may progress to further study in Dental Hygiene or Dental Technology, and or apply for post-qualification courses in oral health, radiography or conscious sedation, or seek full-time employment.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £657 | £519 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
The part time dental nursing qualification focuses on the technical skills and knowledge required to be a professional dental nurse.
Units of study on this course will include direct chairside work and support during a range of dental treatments, organisational and legal requirements which underpin high quality dental care, and the role of the dental nurse in meeting patients & needs.
This course meets the requirements of the General Dental Council (GDC) for Dental Nursing.
Assessment Methods
The course is assessed through workplace observations, completion of a trainee portfolio of evidence, and by examination.
Successful completion of this course will allow for application to the General Dental Council for registration. Candidates may progress to further study in Dental Hygiene or Dental Technology, and or apply for post-qualification courses in oral health, radiography or conscious sedation, or seek full-time employment.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £657 | £519 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk