Dental Surgery
University of PlymouthPlymouth, Exeter and Truro
Course overview
The stimulating BDS Dental Surgery is a pioneering and patient-centered dentistry course. It is delivered in a supportive and research-rich environment through partnerships with the NHS Primary Care Trust in Devon and Cornwall and the wider University.
Key highlights
- Pioneering, patient-centred approach to dentistry
- Delivered in partnership with the NHS in Devon and Cornwall
- Research-rich, supportive learning environment
- Includes placements as part of the five-year programme
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this course.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- A-level: A*AA-AAB — which must include the following: Grade A in Biology Grade A in a second science from Che
- A-level: AAB — to include to include A in Biology and A in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psych; which must include the following: Grade A in Biology Grade A in a second science from Ch
- International Baccalaureate: 36-38 — overall to include the fol
- Scottish Advanced Highers: AAA — to include to include the following: Grade A in Biology Grade A
- Welsh Baccalaureate — Advanced Skills Challenge The; Advanced Skills Challenge can be considered in place of a t
- Irish Leaving Certificate — H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2 to include Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology
- International Baccalaureate: 34 — IB resit policy: A minimum of 34 points overall with Higher Level 5 in Biology and Higher Level 5 in another science must be achieved on first sitting.
- Additional condition: interview — As this test only assesses academic aptitude, if you're successful you'll still need to show us at interview that you have the appropriate personal qualities to train and practise as a doctor.
- International Baccalaureate: 35 — …Biology and A in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with Higher Level 6 in Biology and Higher Level 6 in another science (equivalent to AAB at A Level)…
- Scottish Highers: AAB — Level 6 in another science (equivalent
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
- NHS dentist
- Community dental officer
- Hospital dentist
- Dental foundation trainee
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £41,920 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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