University of Lancashire

BDS Dental Surgery

University of Lancashire

Course overview

With full programme approval from the General Dental Council (GDC), the BDS Dental Surgery at the University of Lancashire is a route to GDC dentist registration in the UK. This programme allows internationally qualified dentists to enter the BDS course after Year 3, provided the entry requirements are met.

Students will undertake practical and clinical components in an Enhanced Training Practice in the UK and at the Phantom Head facilities at thePreston Campus. The knowledge component of the programme is delivered online and in face-to-face seminars and lectures.

Entry requirements

Applicants for the BDS Dental Surgery at the University of Central Lancashire are required to present the following or an equivalent to qualify for entry:

  • A 2:1 Degree in a Biomedical discipline, plus 3 A-Levels at grade C or above (at least 2 must be from Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) - General Studies is NOT counted towards A Level entry. GCSE Maths and English Grade B/5.
  • HE Diploma - D: 15 credits, M: 19 credits, P: 11 credits; Pass science-based Access Diploma with a minimum of 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 19 level 3 credits at Merit. All Biology modules must be achieved at a minimum of Merit.

English Proficiency:

  • The accepted English requirement for BDS Dental Surgery at the University of Lancashire is IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BDS Dental Surgery from the University of Lancashire are suited to take on roles such as:

  • Dental Surgeon
  • Dental Lecturer
  • Dental Researcher
  • Dental Consultant
  • Cosmetic Dentist

Cost of study

The cost of studying for BDS Dental Surgery at the University of Lancashire is £44,500  for international students.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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