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Dental Surgery - BDS
University of Plymouth
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This exciting dentistry programme is pioneering, patient-centred and delivered in a supportive and research-rich environment. You will develop the highest level of core dental skills and knowledge needed for a hugely rewarding career as a healthcare professional. We offer you state-of-the art facilities and are committed to making you a dental practitioner with clinical skills of the highest order and a strong sense of social awareness.* This dentistry programme is mapped against the General ...Read more

This exciting dentistry programme is pioneering, patient-centred and delivered in a supportive and research-rich environment. You will develop the highest level of core dental skills and knowledge needed for a hugely rewarding career as a healthcare professional. We offer you state-of-the art facilities and are committed to making you a dental practitioner with clinical skills of the highest order and a strong sense of social awareness.* This dentistry programme is mapped against the General Dental Council’s guidance ‘Preparing for Practice’.* Treat patients through partnership with the NHS Primary Care Trust in Devon and Cornwall.* Engage directly with participants and service users in a unique and meaningful way with the Dental Outreach Team.* Benefit from the state of the art facilities provided by established Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), a Community Interest Company (CIC).* Become familiar with a variety of clinical situations.* Prepare for a future career path through solving clinical problems.* Become competent at diagnosing disease and planning preventive care.* Choose your own areas of interest to study further.* Early clinical contact with a strong patient focus.* Gain the core dental knowledge and communication skills you need to practise as a competent and caring dentist.* Strong partnerships within the University.* You will spend Years 1, 2 and 5 in Plymouth and Year 4 in Truro. Students in Year 3 travel 2 days a week, via transport organised and paid for by the School, to the Dental Education Facility in Exeter.

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Dentistry
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WUSCA ranking:
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50/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
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17 Jan 25

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Arjun
26 Nov 24

Feels very homely, good vibe on campus, I've got good..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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