BDS Dentistry at University of Bristol

Programme overview

In September 2023, we moved into our new Dental School Building with the latest facilities and equipment, designed with input from our current students and staff to provide an exceptional educational experience. Our courses are ranked 2nd in the Guardian University Guide 2026 for Dentistry. This five-year degree has a strong core of clinical training supported by integrated learning of relevant sciences and technical skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: Dentistry | Duration: 5 years full-time. Application deadline The closing date for Dentistry UCAS applications is 15 October. UCAS advises that no more than four choices from a possible five are used for Dentistry | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course structure is integrated the four main themes for development being underpinned by thirteen helical' themes extending across all five years of the programme, thereby ensuring students sequentially acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become 'safe practitioner' dentists as required by the General Dental Council. Students complete a professional development plan annually, supported by the Bristol Skills Profile and discussion with personal tutors. In order to progress and, ultimately graduate, students must demonstrate engagement with a variety of activities and tasks, and pass summative assessments which are consistent throughout the programme, being authentic, integrated and designed for all.

Career pathways

After completing their BDS degree , typically all of our graduates in the UK enter Dental Foundation Training , following which they may choose to practise within an NHS or within a community-based dental clinic. Alternatively, you may wish to work privately or in a dental hospital where you can specialise in areas such as Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Medicine or Paediatric Dentistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Graduates are required to obtain a 2:1 in their degree and BBB at A-level including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: ABB including A in Chemistry and B in one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in Chemistry and either Biology, Physics or Mathematics, and Higher: AAAAB. GCSE: Advanced numeracy requirement (7 or A in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) and Standard literacy requirement (4 or C in GCSE English or equivalent). English language: IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code A206).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 51,600 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time. Application deadline The closing date for Dentistry UCAS applications is 15 Octob

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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