Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BDS Dental Surgery in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
37,300
(c. USD49,712.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
This innovative dentistry program is groundbreaking, focused on patient care, and taught in a nurturing, research-intensive setting. You'll acquire essential dental expertise and knowledge for a fulfilling career in healthcare. Our cutting-edge facilities and dedicated approach will shape you into a skilled dental practitioner with outstanding clinical abilities and deep social consciousness.
Through collaborations with Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise and NHS partners across Devon and Cornwall, you'll gain hands-on experience treating patients, encounter diverse clinical scenarios, and develop problem-solving skills for your professional journey. You'll also explore how dental practice and research vary across different social and cultural settings in the South West, nationally, and globally.
Our curriculum aligns with the General Dental Council's Preparing for Practice standards.
Deliver patient care through NHS Primary Care Trust partnerships in Devon and Cornwall.
Work closely with communities through our distinctive Community Engagement Team.
Access world-class facilities operated by Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company.
Experience a wide range of clinical cases.
Develop your career readiness through clinical problem-solving.
Master disease diagnosis and preventive care planning.
Pursue specialized study areas that match your interests.
Early patient interaction with a strong care emphasis.
Build fundamental dental knowledge and communication skills for professional practice.
Benefit from robust university partnerships.
The program includes Years 1, 2, and 5 in Plymouth, Year 4 in Truro, and Year 3 students commute twice weekly (with School-arranged transport) to Exeter's Dental Education Facility.
Full-time program duration: 5 years (including placements).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
In order to meet the academic requirements for this programme, you must have one of the following combinations of qualifications:
GCSE, A Levels and UCAT
GAMSAT
A Levels and stage 1 of either Biomedical Science or Human Biosciences with the University of Plymouth. Degree study at other institutions is not considered.
A degree programme through the University of Plymouth School of Biomedical Sciences. Degree study at other institutions is not considered
The typical offer is A*AA AAB at GCE A level which must include the following:
Grade A in Biology
Grade A in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology
Your third GCE A level can be from any subject area and does not need to be science based. When shortlisting for interview we do not give preference to those who complete three Science A Levels. General Studies is not accepted
Applicants need to achieve 7 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics
Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by achieving one of the following qualifications:
IELTS band 7.5 or above with at least 7.0 in each of the Speaking and Listening sections (taken within 12 months of entry). The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre.
lGCSE or GCSE English Language (as a first language) grade A / 7. A supplementary statement confirming inclusion of the Speaking and Listening components will be required for IGCSE 0500 / 0990.
International Baccalaureate
3638 points overall to include the following:
Higher Level 6 in Biology
Higher Level 6 in one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology
GCSE, A Levels and UCAT
GAMSAT
A Levels and stage 1 of either Biomedical Science or Human Biosciences with the University of Plymouth. Degree study at other institutions is not considered.
A degree programme through the University of Plymouth School of Biomedical Sciences. Degree study at other institutions is not considered
The typical offer is A*AA AAB at GCE A level which must include the following:
Grade A in Biology
Grade A in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology
Your third GCE A level can be from any subject area and does not need to be science based. When shortlisting for interview we do not give preference to those who complete three Science A Levels. General Studies is not accepted
Applicants need to achieve 7 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics
Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by achieving one of the following qualifications:
IELTS band 7.5 or above with at least 7.0 in each of the Speaking and Listening sections (taken within 12 months of entry). The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre.
lGCSE or GCSE English Language (as a first language) grade A / 7. A supplementary statement confirming inclusion of the Speaking and Listening components will be required for IGCSE 0500 / 0990.
International Baccalaureate
3638 points overall to include the following:
Higher Level 6 in Biology
Higher Level 6 in one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology
Tuition
GBP
37,300