BDS Dental Surgery at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Start your dental career at Sheffield. This five-year BDS Dental Surgery course combines dental theory and simulated learning with hands-on clinical practice from your first year.

Department: School of Clinical Dentistry | Duration: 5 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules by year. First year: ICS 1a (Integrated Clinical Sciences), CKS 1a (Clinical Knowledge and Skills), PPD 1 (Personal and Professional Development), ICS 1b (Integrated Clinical Sciences). Second year: ICS 2 (Integrated Clinical Sciences), CKS 2a (Clinical Knowledge and Skills), PPD 2a (Personal and Professional Development), CKS 2b (Clinical Knowledge and Skills). Third year: PPD 3 Research Project (Personal and Professional Development), CKS 3a (Clinical Knowledge and Skills), CKS 3b (Clinical Knowledge and Skills), CP 3 BDS (Clinical Practice). Fourth year: ICS 4 Oral Disease (Integrated Clinical Sciences), CKS 4 (Clinical Knowledge and Skills), CPO 4a BDS (Clinical Practice and Outreach), CPO 4b BDS (Clinical Practice and Outreach).

Career pathways

Graduating with a Dental Surgery degree from the University of Sheffield opens doors to a range of career opportunities. After successfully registering with the General Dental Council, the majority of our graduates apply for the, Dental Foundation Training Scheme. . This is a further year of training, where you can continue to develop your skills and experience to the point where you can work as an associate in a practice. Following Dental Foundation Training, most of our graduates have gone on to work in general dental practices, in community dental services, or in the armed forces. Some of our alumni have completed additional training to work as specialty dentists or consultants.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer for 2027 entry. A Levels: AAA (including Chemistry and Biology + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken). A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAB, including AA in Chemistry and Biology + B in the EPQ. EPQ and A Levels must be taken in the same sitting (ie Year 12 or 13 at school); resit applicants are excluded. This offer is subject to you making the University of Sheffield your Firm choice. International Baccalaureate: 36, with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and Biology. BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science streams), with Distinctions in Chemistry and Biology units. BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science + A at A Level in either Chemistry or Biology (BTEC units must cover sufficient Chemistry or Biology, depending on the A Level subject taken). Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers: AAABB + AA in Chemistry and Biology. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + AA in Chemistry and Biology. Access to HE Diploma: The award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (including Chemistry and Biology credits), and 6 at Merit. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed a QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma (in a relevant science subject). Applicants can only apply using an Access qualification if they have not studied Biology or Chemistry A Levels (or equivalent) or a relevant science degree within the three years prior to starting their Access course. Other requirements: Human Biology is acceptable in lieu of Biology; 6 GCSEs at grade 7/A including English, Maths and Science (Chemistry and Biology or dual science); UCAT Pre-admissions test: All applicants must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). The test is used in conjunction with our existing selection procedure to identify candidates with potential for success at undergraduate level; Graduate student requirements: 2.1 in a bachelor's degree in a related or core science subject. English language: GCSE English Language at grade 7/A, or IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 55,000 a year (2027/28). Overseas Dentistry fee, per year for five years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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