Dental Surgery, BDS at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Dental Surgery BDS is a graduate entry pathway with a primary care emphasis, where students gain real-world experience from Year 1. Year 1 is based in purpose-built facilities in Preston, followed by three years of clinical training at community Dental Education Centres. The cohort is small, and one place is available on the graduate entry route for an international student.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Health Prevention and Early Disease, Dental Prevention and Disease Management, Dentistry within Complex Patients and Health Prevention and Complex Dentistry.

Career pathways

Every graduate since 2011 has secured a first job as a Dental Foundation Trainee (DF1). Dentists mainly work in high street or community dental clinics, with further specialist training available in areas such as orthodontics and paediatric dentistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry: 2:1 Degree in a Biomedical discipline, plus 3 A Levels at Grade C or above at least 2 must be from Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics. General Studies is not counted towards A Level entry; BTEC Extended Diploma: Not accepted; IELTS: 7.0 only with no score lower than 7.0; GCSEs: English and Maths at Grade B; All applicants are required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) before you apply. Your UCAT score will be utilised to rank your application prior to interview; An academic reference. This should be from the course leader, your personal tutor or project supervisor for your degree. If you do not already have your degree, the academic reference should include a predicted grade. If you have been in employment for a number of years and are unable to obtain a reference from your previous university degree, we would consider a reference that can evidence continuing professional development at degree level or beyond; A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course. A clear enhanced DBS check is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 44,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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