Course summary

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. The course equips you with the scientific knowledge and study skills needed to become a confident, critically self-aware, independent learner ready for the challenges of Higher Education and University life. This exciting dentistry programme is pioneering, patient-centred and delivered in a supportive and research-rich environment. You will develop the highest level of core dental skills and knowledge needed for a hugely rewarding career as a healthcare professional. We offer you state-of-the art facilities and are committed to making you a dental practitioner with clinical skills of the highest order and a strong sense of social awareness.

• This dentistry programme is mapped against the General Dental Council’s guidance ‘Preparing for Practice’

• Treat patients through partnership with local NHS providers.

• Engage directly with participants and service users in a unique and meaningful way.

• Benefit from the state of the art facilities provided by established Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company (CIC).

• Become familiar with a variety of clinical situations.

• Prepare for a future career path through solving clinical problems.

• Become competent at diagnosing disease and planning preventive care.

• Choose your own areas of interest to study further.

• Early clinical contact with a strong patient focus.

• Gain the core dental knowledge and communication skills you need to practise as a competent and caring dentist.

• Strong partnerships within the University.

• Students will work across the Dental Education Facilities in Plymouth, Truro and Exeter.