I have just qualified as a dental nurse and now I want to start working within forensic dentistry. I cannot afford to go to college/uni full time, does anyone know how I can get into this without having to do full time education?<br />

Forensic Odontology is usually the realm of a DMD, DDS or MD, but who knows, there may be courses available to RNs, too. There are a number of dental schools offering forensic courses on-line. Google Forensic Odontology to identify them.

Here's a mind warp for you--have you considered going into the military? As an RN, you would be an officer and, with your interests, you could make it a condition that you attend the Armed Services Institute of Pathology in Bethesda for their forensic dentistry program. That way, you'd be earning a good salary, get your training for free and have only a limited service requirement.

I'm not a recruiter, but if you want more info, contact me off the forum and I'll be glad to help.

You can study at university part time can't you? if not full time... You may apply through UCAS (www.ucas.com). You may be able to get a student loan whilst studying part time.

Otherwise ask the bank for a loan and study part time, and work at the same time.

Have a look at: http://direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/index.htm