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BDS Dental Surgery at University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Learn how to diagnose, prevent and treat conditions affecting oral health. Become eligible to register with the General Dental Council when you graduate and begin your career as a dentist. The equal consideration deadline for this course has now passed and we are no longer accepting applications from UK/home students.

Duration: 5 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Dental Collaborative Learning Core 1; Dental Collaborative Learning Core 2; Dental Collaborative Learning Core 3; Dental Surgery 4; Dental Surgery 5.

Career pathways

Dentists are pivotal to the team responsible for improving oral health and will contribute to reducing long-term healthcare costs and improving life expectancy. With a focus on community and patient-centred learning, our dentist graduates will reduce health inequalities by working with diverse populations, including vulnerable or underserved groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2027 start. A levels - AAA. UCAS points - 144 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 48 points in A level Biology and 48 points in one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology). For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. International Baccalaureate - 30. 30 points from the IB Diploma with 666 at Higher Level, with 6 points from a Higher Level in biology and one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology). GCSE English and mathematics at grade A/7 or above. 2 GCSE science subjects at grade B/6 or above. This must be achieved prior to application. To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification. All applicants will be required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in year of application. Use these free, official UCAT preparation materials to support your test preparation. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, either an individual online interview or an on campus interview, which will be used alongside your application to determine your suitability for this course. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. The Department of Health requires all new Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP) workers, including students, are tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The consent, test and managed process of results will be carried out by our Occupational Health Department. View our FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions. English language: IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5. UCAS: 5 years full-time course code – B758.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

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