BDS Dental Surgery at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Train as a patient-focused dentist through hands-on clinical experience and integrated learning. Build the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality dental care across a wide range of real-world settings. This five-year programme combines cutting-edge science with hands-on clinical training to prepare you for modern dental practice.

What you will study

In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in the scientific principles underpinning dentistry, including anatomy, physiology and oral biology.

Career pathways

With a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), you could develop a career as a: General Dentist: Provide preventive and restorative care in NHS, private, or mixed practice settings Community Dentist: Deliver care for patients with additional needs in community and specialist services Hospital Dentist: Work in oral and maxillofacial teams supporting complex patient care Dental Specialist: Train further in areas such as orthodontics, oral surgery, or paediatric dentistry Dental Academic or Researcher: Teach, research, and contribute to advances in dental science and education

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels AAA including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry Graduates should refer to the Graduate Entry Requirements. Applicants are expected to be taking a minimum of 3 A Levels in Year 13 and be predicted AAA or above, including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry and two further A level subjects. BTEC qualifications are not accepted. A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics will be accepted, not both. Where applicable, Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Grades must be achieved over 2 consecutive years. Where an applicant is also taking additional qualifications such as a fourth AS/A level or EPQ these must be listed in their... Applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in a minimum of six subjects at grade 6 or B including Mathematics, English Language and either two science subjects or Double Science. Recent Study - Applicants are required to have achieved successful academic study within the past five years. Qualifications to meet the subject specific requirement must also have been taken within this period. English language: IELTS: 7.5 overall (minimum 7.0 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 45,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

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