Undergraduate

Dentistry

Dentistry

An undergraduate dentistry degree allows students to gain the knowledge and clinical skills needed to diagnose, prevent, and treat oral health conditions while promoting overall patient wellbeing. It provides a strong foundation in medical and dental sciences while offering opportunities to specialise in areas such as restorative dentistry, orthodontics, periodontology, and oral surgery.

The programme offers the opportunity to study core subjects including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and dental materials. Students also develop hands-on experience through clinical training, laboratory practice, and supervised patient care, building both technical expertise and professional skills in communication, ethics, and patient management.

Why study Undegraduate Degree in Dentistry?

Studying dentistry at undergraduate level is a chance to combine scientific knowledge with clinical practice, preparing graduates for careers as dental practitioners in hospitals, private practices, and community health services. Career opportunities also include roles in research, public health, and specialist training programmes, with the option to progress to postgraduate study or professional dental specialisation.

Entry Requirements

A Levels

  • AAA – A*AA
  • Chemistry required
  • Biology required by most universities Physics or Mathematics may be accepted as a third subject

IB Diploma

  • 36–38 points overall
  • Higher Level: 6,6,6 or 7,6,6
  • Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level required

International Foundation Pathway

  • Rarely accepted Applicants are generally expected to present A-levels, IB, or equivalent qualifications

Btech Qualifications

  • Limited acceptance Where accepted, must be D*DD in Applied Science
  • 3Most universities require A-level Chemistry and/or Biology in addition to BTEC

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5
  • TOEFL : 100 overall
  • PTE Academic: 70 overall
  • Exemptions apply if prior study was completed in English or applicant is from a UKVI-recognised English-speaking country

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