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At Dundee, the BDS is a five-year, full-time programme (UCAS code A200), delivered through the University’s Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry. Right from the first semester, you’ll begin working with real patients—under supervision—in a vibrant university dental hospital setting. You’ll also train with Thiel‑embalmed cadavers for lifelike anatomy experience, making Dundee’s approach deeply practical, immersive, and confidence-building.
Year-by-Year Curriculum Structure
Year 1 (Modules 1–2): Begins with foundational sciences and simulated clinical skills in Clinical Dentistry 1, transitioning to patient contact by semester two in Clinical Dentistry 2, including basic oral exams, histories, preventive care and early operative tasks.
Year 2 (Modules 3–4): Graduates to placing simple restorations, managing pain via anesthesia, working with anxious or special-needs patients, and deeper understanding of medical histories, public health and disease burden.
Year 3 (Module 5): Introduces paediatric patients, oral surgery, advanced restorative treatment planning including indirect restorations and endodontics, alongside child communication skills.
Year 4 (Module 6–7): You’ll engage in prosthodontics, endodontics, oral medicine, sedation practices, multidisciplinary treatment planning, legal aspects, leadership, and referral protocols.
Year 5 (Module 9): Acts as a capstone integrating all themes. You’ll lead Integrated Oral Care clinics, attend consultant-led sessions, manage complex cases, and perform outreach placements in community settings.
Accreditation & Ranking
The programme is fully accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), allowing graduates to register as dentists in the UK.
Ranked 4th in the UK for Dentistry (Times & Sunday Times 2025) and 1st in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2026. Ranked among the top 50 globally in QS Dentistry World Rankings 2025.
Campus & Facilities
Based at Dundee City Campus, home to the Dundee Dental Hospital (Park Place) and backed by NHS Tayside clinical exposure at Ninewells Hospital.
Offers cutting-edge facilities including simulation suites, dental clinics, and access to CAHID (Centre for Anatomy & Human Identification) where you’ll work with Thiel cadavers.
Research & Projects
Students can engage in summer research internships, contribute to the Dental Wiki project, and explore self‐chosen topics during annual Discovery Week, followed optionally by elective placements, including overseas experiences.
Internships & Clinical Placements
Patient care begins in Year 1, increasing steadily through simulated and supervised treatment.
By Year 5, major time is spent in NHS outreach centres, treating a diverse patient base in community clinics—a signature experience praised by students.
Student Organisations & Support
The broader Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) supports over 240 clubs and societies, including health, volunteering and cultural groups. Dental students benefit from a close-knit community feel with peer mentorship and active student life.
Capstone Experience
Career Services & Employability
On successful completion, students register with the GDC and typically undertake vocational or foundation training. Alumni go on to careers in general practice, community service, hospital specialisation, academia, research or even armed services dentistry.
Future Progression
Most graduates apply for a one-year Dental Foundation (DF) training programme. This provides you with a supportive environment where you can continue to develop your skills and experience to the point where you become an independent practitioner.
Once you complete the DF year, you’ll be able to work in an NHS practice. Most of our eligible graduates go on to complete Dental Foundation Training which enables them to work in the NHS.
After their DF year, most graduates find work in general dental practices, in the community dental service or sometimes in the armed forces.
Some choose to undertake further specialist training to enable them to become speciality dentists, hospital or academic consultants or to become researchers.
A number of our graduates choose to return to the School of Clinical Dentistry later in their careers to teach.
A level students must achieve AAA including Chemistry and Biology.IBDP students must achieve 37 points, including 6, 6, 6 at higher level.85% overall in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams with 85% in three relevant subjects. Chemistry and Biology are essential.All applicants must sit the UCAT test in their year of application.IELTS overall 7 and no less than 7 in each moduleTOEFL overall 95 with listening 22, writing 24, reading 24 and speaking 25.shortlisted candidates will be invited for online multiple mini-interviews (MMIs).General Dentist / Dental PractitionerAssociate Dentist (NHS or Private Practice)Dental Officer (Hospital/Community Clinics)Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery AssistantOrthodontic Therapist (with training)Endodontist (after specialization)Periodontist (after specialization)Prosthodontist (after specialization)Paediatric Dentist (after specialization)Oral Surgeon (with DCT and training)Implantologist (with certification)Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
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