Best universities for Dental nursing (2026)
5 UK universities teaching Dental nursing as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff University Cardiff, Wales | 61 | £35.5k |
| 2 | University of Portsmouth Portsmouth, South East · TEF Gold | 57 | £34.5k |
| 3 | University of Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands · TEF Silver | 46 | £32k |
| 4 | University of Manchester Manchester, North West · TEF Silver | 45 | £33.5k |
| 5 | Canterbury Christ Church University Canterbury, South East · TEF Silver | 42 | £33.5k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Dental nursing?
On our measures Cardiff University ranks first for Dental nursing, followed by University of Portsmouth, University of Birmingham, University of Manchester. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Dental nursing graduates earn the most?
Cardiff University: typical earnings of £35.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).