Overview

Train as a patient-focused dentist through hands-on clinical experience and integrated learning. Build the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality dental care across a wide range of real-world settings.

You'll develop diagnostic, treatment planning and clinical skills through simulation and supervised patient care. Learning is structured around real-world clinical scenarios and decision-making.

The Dental Surgery programme offered by University of East Anglia prepares you for Dental Foundation Training and a wide range of careers in modern dental practice. You'll graduate ready to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

Careers

With a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), you could develop a career as a:

General Dentist: Provide preventive and restorative care in NHS, private, or mixed practice settings

Community Dentist: Deliver care for patients with additional needs in community and specialist services

Hospital Dentist: Work in oral and maxillofacial teams supporting complex patient care

Dental Specialist: Train further in areas such as orthodontics, oral surgery, or paediatric dentistry

Dental Academic or Researcher: Teach, research, and contribute to advances in dental science and education

Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council and progress to Dental Foundation Training. This is the usual first step towards practicing as a dentist in the UK. The programme prepares you for a wide range of careers across modern dental practice. Graduates will be well equipped to contribute to improving oral health in diverse populations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In year one, you’ll focus on scientific foundations, simulation, and the early development of clinical and communication skills.

In year two, you’ll build on your knowledge with increased simulation and supervised patient interaction.

In year three, you’ll gain greater clinical exposure and apply your learning in real-world settings.

In year four, you’ll develop advanced clinical skills with increased responsibility for patient care.

In year five, you’ll consolidate your skills and prepare for independent practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, 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.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4

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PTE Academic

60

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in a minimum of six subjects at grade 6 or B including Mathematics and either two science subjects or Double Science. Triple Science, Science, Additional Science and Further Science GCSEs are accepted.

Graduate applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in a minimum of six subjects at grade 5 or B including Mathematics and either two science subjects or Double Science. Triple Science, Science, Additional Science and Further Science GCSE's are accepted.

AAA including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate. 34 points overall with Higher Level 666 including Biology or Chemistry

IELTS:  7.5  overall (minimum  7.0  in all components)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

45000 GBP / year

≈ 45000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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

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Living costs

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