Bachelor Dental Surgery at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Programme overview

Bachelor of Dental Surgery at KNUST trains dentists in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral disease, delivered full-time in Kumasi over 6 years, with phantom-head labs, clinics and community outreaches.

College: College of Health Sciences | School: School of Medicine and Dentistry, Dental | Duration: 6 years | Location: Kumasi, Ghana

What you will study

Foundations lead into core modules, labs/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final project or dissertation. Confirm the current course structure in the official requirements PDF before you apply.

Career pathways

Housemanship/clinical practice, Ghana Medical and Dental Council / Pharmacy Council / NMC registration, residency and specialist postgraduate training.

Visit the School of Medicine and Dentistry, Dental page · KNUST admissions.

Application information

WASSCE / SSSCE

Credit passes (A1 to C6 WASSCE / A to D SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science. Electives: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Elective Mathematics, competitive cut-offs apply (health/engineering clusters often close at aggregate 6 to 12). A-Level/IB: five O-Level credits including English/Maths plus three relevant A-Level passes (or IB equivalent). Mature/HND routes need 25+ years or 3 years experience plus entrance exam/interview.

Meeting the minimum (aggregate 24) does not guarantee admission, competitive clusters close at aggregate 6 to 12. Check the cut-off table for your programme before applying.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 4,350 a year (2025/2026). KNUST 2025/26 regular freshmen academic fees (provisional), total fees column; excludes separate residential fees. Dental Surgery Source

International applicants: USD 7,563 a year (2025/2026). KNUST 2025/26 international freshers undergraduate total (tuition + other + additional charges), provisional. Dental Surgery No separate African/non-African rate published. Source

Fees are published yearly by KNUST (regular vs fee-paying/parallel vs international) and vary by college, engineering, health and architecture attract higher practical levies. Buy the e-voucher (GH¢250 Ghanaian undergrad / GH¢350+ where advertised) via Ghana Post, *415*55# MoMo or card on the portal.

KNUST admission portal · KNUST fees pages.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 6 years.

WASSCE/SSSCE & international applicants, e-voucher sale typically April to July; apply as soon as results are ready.
Mature & top-up applicants, entrance exams/interviews typically July to August.

Confirm dates on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.

Buy the e-voucher (Ghana Post / *415*55# / card) and register on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.
Select Bachelor Dental Surgery, upload results/transcripts and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting, entrance exams/interviews (mature/top-up/law/health where applicable) and offer letters.

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