For details of how to applyplease see the following
link:www.shef.ac.uk/schools/outreach-programmes/adopt/register
For further information youcan talk to teachers in yourschool,
or alternatively you cancontact the ADOPT team usingthe details
below:
David Broomby0114 222 [email protected]
Ruth Owen0114 222 [email protected]
If you feel like ADOPT issomething that interests you, and you
would like toknow more, please see thefollowing
link:www.shef.ac.uk/schools/outreach-programmes/adopt
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.shef.ac.uk/schools/outreach-programmes/adopt/how-scheme-works
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
“
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 funded
by the NHS atThe University of Sheffield.
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
“
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
“
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
