Dental Surgery with Integrated Foundation Year
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery with integrated Foundation Year course is designed for applicants who wish to study dentistry but who are not currently appropriately qualified for entry to year one of the BDS undergraduate programme.
Key highlights
- Foundation year prepares students for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme
- Widens access to dentistry for those facing educational challenges
- Includes placements across the six-year programme
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- A-level: BBB — which must include the following: Grade B in Biology Grade B in a second science from Che
- BTEC: DDM — to include in a relevant subject, which must contain units coverin; BTEC National Extended Diploma
- BTEC: DM — to include in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering; BTEC National Diploma
- A-level: BB — to include Biology and a second science out of Chemistry, Physics, Maths
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria: 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be
- Welsh Baccalaureate — Advanced Skills Challenge can be considered in place of a t
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBB — to include to include the following: Grade B in Biology Grade B
- Irish Leaving Certificate — H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology Internat; re-sit policy: Applicants must achieve a minimum of H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 at first attempt
- International Baccalaureate: 28-32 — overall to include the fol
- Additional condition: interview — Interview - Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview process.
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.
Up to £500International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study
Careers this course leads to
- Dentist
- General dental practitioner
- Dental foundation trainee
- Community dental officer
- Hospital dentist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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