Dentistry (Hons) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Overview

The Dentistry (Hons) program offered by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is studied over five years, on a full-time basis. It offers a vertically and horizontally integrated spiralled curriculum utilising a blend of teaching and learning methods, which combine clinical skills training with the acquisition of knowledge, skills, acumen and professional attributes.

All teaching and learning activities are patient- and student-centered, and are specifically designed for students to experience authentic and contextual learning in dentistry.

The programme ensures that students are fully prepared for a primary care dentistry career and, in addition, provides the foundations on which to develop their knowledge and skills, facilitating them to enter dental specialist training programmes where appropriate.

Careers-focused education

All teaching and learning activities are patient and student-centred and are specifically designed for students to experience authentic and contextual learning. The goal is to ensure that students are fully prepared for a primary care career and, in addition, provides the foundations on which to develop their knowledge and skills enabling them to enter any dental specialist training programme. The curriculum focuses not only on imparting essential theoretical knowledge and clinical skills but also on nurturing critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills. These foundational skills are transferable and form the basis for continuous learning throughout a dental professional's career.