EXAM/FEES

The National Diploma in Dental Nursing examination will be in two parts, with the written paper and the practical known as the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE).

Exam Fee: £510 (including both written and practical)

Written: 2 hours – 60 MCQ and 40 EMC

OSCEs: 11 stations (4 + 7 in workbook)

1st Part- Written Online exam.

2nd Part: OSCE : Verbal scenario-based stations on Zoom – approximately 40 minutes

The NEBDN has produced a brief video of an example of what the Online OSCE will look like for candidates with key information provided. Please note; the station included in the video is not a live OSCE station and is an example.

https://youtu.be/KREfTMkYPck

NEBDN online OSCE - Zoom aspect.
This video includes details of how an online OSCE will look and what to expect at your exam. Please note, this is a mock video created for informative purposes...
https://youtu.be/KREfTMkYPck

Workbook element using the MaxExam app – approximately 1 hour

The unmanned element will be assessed using MaxExam and candidates will be required to complete a mandatory workbook practice session. 

For more info on the NEBDN exam, please visit NEBDN website.

https://www.nebdn.org/upcoming-exam-dates-2020-21/

Exam entry policy:

Students must:

•  Submit an Exam application form and fees by the deadline stated on the scheme of works

•  Have attended a minimum of 80% of the sessions  

•  Pass the Mock 2 exam (65%Pass percentage)

•  All homework /Work Portfolio set by the course tutor must be completed and handed to the tutor when requested.

We may withdraw an exam application based on any concerns that arise after submission. Part of the fees will be forfeited should this occur.