University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Course overview On our Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) course you’ll be based in primary care where you’ll gain real-world experience from Year 1 and graduate well prepared for your foundation year. Why study with us
- You will be based in our Dental Education Centres for the majority of your final three years where you will treat patients who have problems and dental needs that are seen in general dental practice.
- You’ll be taught alongside both Dental Therapy and Clinical Dental Technician students, allowing you to train as you will practice in the future, as part of the whole dental team.
- Since 2011, every student who has graduated from our BDS has gone on to secure their first job as a Dental Foundation Trainee.
- Small class sizes allow for a close and friendly atmosphere with interactive learning opportunities.
- As a Dentistry student you will learn clinical skills in one of the most modern Phantom Head rooms in Europe, equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
- We are delivering “a particularly innovative dental degree programme” with imaginative use of IT, e-learning and an emphasis on learning dentistry within the local community (General Dental Council).
- This course has been provisionally accepted by the GDC Registrar. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. They register qualified dental professionals, work to ensure the quality of dental education, and protect patient safety.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
How to apply
16Oct
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A202
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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 All students whose first language is not English must have IELTS Score of 7.0 with no component mark less than 7.0 (or equivalent qualification) taken within the two years prior to the course start date
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
All applicants are required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) before they apply. Your UCAT score will be utilised to rank your application prior to interview.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component score less than 7.0. (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE