The University of Sheffield runsa range of courses that couldlead into a career in healthcare. Courses includeMedicine, Dentistry, Health andHuman Sciences, Orthoptics,Human CommunicationScience, Biomedical Scienceand many more. Please see ouronline prospectus for moreinformation.www.shef.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
For more information aboutcareers in the NHS please refer to the Step into the NHS website.www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk
ADOPT is aimed at increasingaccess to higher education andcareers in dentistry for youngpeople who come frombackgrounds currently under-represented in these fields. Wetherefore consider a range ofdifferent indicators whenselecting students for thisscheme. For more informationon how we recruit please seethe following link:www.sheffield.ac.uk/outreach/post16/adopt
Students need to apply for thescheme at the beginning ofYear 12. If you feel you may beeligible to apply you will needto do so through your schoolor college. Schools andcolleges must be registeredwith us at the university. For more information talk to ateacher, or contact the ADOPTteam on the following email:Email – [email protected] – 0114 222 1021 / 0114 222 9875
Get into careers indentistry with ADOPT at the University of Sheffield
ADOPT is an actionpacked two yearprogramme for Year 12 students whoare interested in acareer in the field of dentistry as adentist, hygienist or therapist. Our aim is to encourage studentsfrom backgrounds that are under-represented in higher education tostudy in university and providesupport and guidance through arange of practical and excitingactivities.
ADOPT students are given avaluable opportunity to engagewith staff and currentundergraduates at the DentalSchool who will be open andhonest about course content,student lifestyle, workload andfuture career pathways.
The ADOPT scheme wasfantastic. All the ADOPT teamand students were reallyfriendly, polite and helpful. As for the course, the tasterday is a really good experienceand the help you get with UCASand university preparation isexcellent. I would thoroughlyrecommend it”.Y13 ADOPT student
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ADOPT – Access to Dental Occupations: Practice & Tutoring.Find out more about dentistry and dentistry related courses at the University of Sheffield
ABOUT THeSCHeme. WHeReDOeS iTleAD? WHAT We DO.About the scheme – This programme is designed tooffer participants the appropriatesupport to discover whetherdentistry is the right choice forthem. We aim to give individualguidance, an insight into universitylife and academic study, and towork with young people to developtheir knowledge and experience ofcareers in dentistry.
Where does it lead? Students who complete ADOPT will be guaranteed an interview for an appropriate course at the University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry,subject to meeting minimumacademic criteria.
What we do –Throughout their time on ADOPTwe invite students into theUniversity several times per year.They will spend time in the DentalSchool, attend practical workshops,participate in revision sessions, bepartnered with a current dentalundergraduate mentor, receiveinformation and guidance on theUCAS process, volunteer in thecommunity, take part in relevantwork experience and get to meetlike-minded students from all overthe region.
There are two dentistry related courses at the University of Sheffield:the Bachelor of Dental Surgery and the Diploma in Dental Hygiene andDental Therapy. ADOPT welcomesapplicants who are interested in eitheror both routes.
DenTAlHYGiene AnDDenTAlTHeRAPYThe Diploma in Dental Hygiene andDental Therapy is a full-time (27 month)course which is run at Sheffield'sSchool of Clinical Dentistry.
Dental hygienists and therapists areincreasingly important members of thedental team. They carry out essentialtreatment for adults and children. Theyalso have a key role in oral health educationand promotion within the community.
This course is fantastic for students who are interested in the dentalprofession, and working as a professionalpractitioner. The lower entryrequirements mean that this course isaccessible to many students with aninterest in health provision.
DenTAlSURGeRYThe Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)course is a 5 year degree and onsuccessful completion will enablestudents to qualify as dentists.
A BDS qualification can lead to a variety ofcareer paths, including general dentalpractice, community dental service and thearmed forces. Many of our graduatesbecome hospital or academic consultantswith responsibility for teaching, researchand patient care.
The ADOPT course has been a fantastic and essentialexperience, allowing me topursue my chosen careerpath in dentistry by gaining a place at The University of Sheffield”Former ADOPT student, now studying BDS course
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ADOPT equips you withinvaluable skills to help youpass the vigorous applicationprocesses that Dentistrycourses have – it’s also greatfun and good way to meetpeople with likewise interests!”Former ADOPT student, now studyingH&T course
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1.ADOPT participants get the chance tospend time in the Dental School
2.Attend practical workshops
3.Participate in revision sessions
4.Be partnered with a current dentalundergraduate mentor
5.Receive information and guidance on the UCAS process
6.Volunteer in the community
7.Take part in relevant work experience
8.Get to meet like-minded students
