Overview

This 18-month programme in Dental Surgery (International Route) at The University of Lancashire allows overseas qualified dentists to enter our BDS course after Year 3, providing you meet the entry requirements. You'll then study and be assessed in the curriculum of Years 4 and 5.

Key facts

You'll undertake practical and clinical components in an Enhanced Training Practice in the UK and in our Phantom Head facilities at our Preston Campus. The knowledge component of the programme is delivered online and in face-to-face seminars and lectures.

We are working with {my}dentist, the UK’s leading provider of dental services, to deliver this course. {my}dentist will provide all successful applicants with £12,000 of financial support during the course, as well as providing an opportunity for students to earn a further £12,000, subject to meeting the necessary requirements. Upon successful graduation, you will be able to apply for an associate contract at one of {my}dentist’s 600 dental practices nationwide. You'll then be able to undertake a paid mentorship to secure a performer number, allowing you to deliver dental services on the NHS.

Why study with us

Develop your clinical skills in our state-of-the-art facilities and treat real patients in modern clinics.
Links with the UK’s largest dental provider with access to largest clinical support network in UK dentistry and access to financial support.
Dentistry at the University ranked 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2022).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Knowledge
Oral Diseases
Oral Surgery
Human Medicine
Health Promotion

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Overseas BDS or equivalent (dental degrees from outside the UK and EEA) and the ability to demonstrate that their degree contains modules that will allow them to receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for years 1, 2 and 3 of the award.

For all students for whom English is not their first language, proof of competence in English Language as evidenced by IELTS Grade 7.0 or above in each of the four IELTS components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Find out more

A minimum of 600 hours within the past 5 years of clinical postgraduate dentistry experience where you have personally treated patients in the dental chair. These are hours spent undertaking appropriate investigations and administrating dental treatment during post-qualification experience.

A letter or certificate of good standing from the dental authority in the country where they last worked as a dentist and the country they qualified in.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44500 GBP / year

≈ 44500 GBP / year

Additional Details

International students only

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

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