BDS Dentistry
Course overview
The BDS Dentistry in the University of Dundee is a full-time five-year undergraduate course that provides a strong foundation in the biomedical sciences, clinical dentistry, and patient care. From early in the programme, students will engage in practical and clinical experience, working with real patients in the dental hospital.
Teaching combines lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory sessions, and clinical placements, with assessment methods including written assignments, online multiple-choice tests, clinical skills evaluations,and reflective portfolios.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for dentistry and other relevant information about their academic or clinical interests. A suitable academic or employer reference is also required, and students may upload their CV to demonstrate relevant work or voluntary experience.
Grade Requirements:
- A-levels: AAA including Biology and Chemistry.
- International Baccalaureate: 37 points including Higher Level Biology and Chemistry.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English-language proficiency with an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and also 7.0 in all components.
Scholarships
Alumni and Family Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Alumni Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry
Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine
Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000GEMS Scholarship
Value - £6,000 per year of study
Up to £6,000Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate
Value: £7,500 per year of study.
Up to £7,500Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of BDS Dentistry from the University of Dundee leave with the knowledge and skills required to register as dentists and take up professional roles in dentistry or further specialist training. Career paths include:
- General Dental Practitioner (dentist)
- Oral Health Researcher
- Dental Educator or Lecturer
- Public Health Dentist
- Dental Industry Consultant
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the BDS Dentistry course at the University of Dundee is £40,900 per year. Please note that tuition fees are reviewed each year and may increase by 5%.
Admission
Begin your application for the BDS Dentistry programme at the University of Dundee by submitting your application through the UCAS portal or the school’s official website. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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