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Bachelor of Dental Surgery at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This programme trains dentists through a problem-based, student-centred curriculum with a strong community health focus, including hands-on clinical dentistry exposure from the second semester of year one. The five-year degree is followed by one year of compulsory community service and is accredited by the HPCSA.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: School of Dentistry  |  Duration: 5 years, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026; 70 first-year students selected annually  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the mouth and teeth, clinical reasoning and soft skills through case-based learning and role play, with extensive clinical training from year three using simulations and real patients.

Career pathways

Dentists, specialists, academics and researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 35. English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 6, Physical Sciences level 5, APS 35 (NSC/IEB). 70 first-year students selected annually.

Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026; 70 first-year students selected annually

Duration: 5 years, full-time

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