Overview

Key facts

Graduates of this course will go on to have a meaningful impact on society, contributing to better health and reducing long-term healthcare costs.
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) combines biomedical and behavioural sciences, dental public health, clinical skills, and patient-centred care, preparing you for a future career in dentistry. You'll get hands-on training in our state-of-the-art teaching facilities and take part in live clinical sessions with patients. You'll also develop your communication skills and deliver outreach activities, securing your place as a valuable and key member of the community.
Studying in our Dental Academy, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to be ready to apply for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), which is essential for practicing as a dentist in the UK. The Dental Surgery programme is offered at University of Portsmouth.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Dental Surgery
Dental Collaborative Learning Core
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Dentistry View 53 other Bachelors in Dentistry in United Kingdom

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A levels - AAA
UCAS points - 144 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 48 points in A level Biology and 48 points in one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology). For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application (calculate your UCAS points)
International Baccalaureate - 30
30 points from the IB Diploma with 666 at Higher Level, with 6 points from a Higher Level in biology and one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology)
GCSE English and mathematics at grade A/7 or above. 2 GCSE science subjects at grade B/6 or above. This must be achieved prior to application.

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

43000 GBP / year

≈ 43000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

43000 GBP / year

≈ 43000 GBP / year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Portsmouth

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