Inspired by a root canal – how one student became set on her dentistry career

At the time, the entry requirements were to have a healthcare-related degree or any degree with related experience, so I started doing a degree in Biosciences with the Open University. Some time after, I found out that Peninsula was looking to train dental nurses to work alongside dental students. I applied but was unsuccessful, so I continued with my degree in Biosciences with the OU and fortunately was successful with my application second time around.

During the time I was on the dental nursing course, the BDS Dental Surgery changed from a four-year to a five-year programme, and with it, the entry requirements changed. I would need to undertake a GAMSAT, a widely-used medical exam that evaluates your relevant skills and abilities from prior experience and learning.

I applied to be part of the first five-year cohort, but unfortunately GAMSAT scores hadn’t come back in time so my application wasn’t considered. I made a decision to finish my dental nursing training anyway, work as a dental nurse and apply the year after. I passed my finals in July 2013 and was offered a place.

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