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Maths & English GCSE pass

Maths preferably (pass)

N/A can pursue career through AAT apprenticeship

Those related to accounting and or Finance, business studies might be ok too

Those accreditations listed above

Balance sheet reconciliation, Analysis of organisation financial health, invoice processing and maintenance of fixed assets in the company

Generally on a 9-5 basis. Hours can be flexible, but that is dependent on the company you work for and its industry/corporate culture.

After graduating, you can expect to earn between £25k-£35k. Once you have passed your exams, this can go over £45k, and after 3 years of completing your exams, you can be expected to earn over £60K

Linked with the time in your current role and the exams you have passed. Once you have passed your professional exams, you will be able to climb up into more senior roles.

If you pursue the ACA route, you could work for one of the Big 4 Audit firms: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, and EY. With ACCA, you can find a role in most Blue chip companies, as they all require a finance/accounts team, and this is the same with the CIMA qualification.

Plays a big role in the future of accounting to aid in the processing of big data that we use to evaluate the organisation’s financial health and decision-making.

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You must hold a GDC approved Degree or Diploma to become a Dental Hygienist and Therapist.

You need at least 5 GCSE's grades A-C, including Mathematics, English, and Sciences; and 2 A-levels, ideally in Biology.

Alternatively, you can have a recognised dental nursing qualification with adequate experience. However, the 5 GCSE's are still applicable alongside 1 A-level in a relevant science subject (preferably Biology).

The degree is full-time and takes 3-4 years. The diploma is full-time and takes 27 months.

At least 2 weeks work experience in a general dental practice or hospital is ideally required, either with a dentist or a dental hygienist/therapist, gaining an insight into the profession. Reading articles/journals and attending insight days are also great ways to get a glimpse into dentistry.

Dentistry is all about public healthcare. Giving examples of where you have shown compassion, worked together as a team, are committed to quality care, and being respectful, are all behaviours that Universities seek.

We work independently as well as alongside dentists. A dental hygienist's main role is providing preventative care and oral hygiene instruction to treat gum disease, thereby keeping the teeth and gums healthy. A dental therapist's role includes that of a hygienist, but we can also carry out other procedures such as: application of fluoride and fissure sealants, taking dental x-rays, taking impressions, undertaking fillings on both adults and children, and the extraction of deciduous teeth. With further training, dental therapists can also now carry out routine dental examinations on adults and children.

Dental Hygienists and Therapists are usually self-employed, and so the days and hours of work can generally be very flexible, dependent on your practice and what sector you work in (e.g., NHS/Private). However, due to high demand, usual working hours are around 7 hours a day. It is also very typical to work at multiple practices, as a full-time hygienist is not always needed at one single practice. Some practices also offer an employed role.

The average salary can be expected to be between £35,000-£50,000, however, this can vary and go upwards depending on experience, location, sector, etc.

Can go on to do further postgraduate degrees in courses such as: Periodontology, Dental Implantology, and also train to become an Orthodontic Therapist or dentist, subject to requirements met.

Further information can be found on specific university websites.