Dentistry - BDS
Queen's University Belfast
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS

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The Dental School at Queens has been responsible for delivering dental education in Northern Ireland since 1920. The 5-year curriculum has been designed to ensure our graduates have the knowledge, skills and attributes to work effectively and successfully in the dental profession.Career DevelopmentStudents will have the opportunity to undertake clinical placements from year 1 of the course. During their course students will gain experience in a range of clinical settings to help develop their ...Read more

The Dental School at Queen's has been responsible for delivering dental education in Northern Ireland since 1920. The 5-year curriculum has been designed to ensure our graduates have the knowledge, skills and attributes to work effectively and successfully in the dental profession.Career DevelopmentStudents will have the opportunity to undertake clinical placements from year 1 of the course. During their course students will gain experience in a range of clinical settings to help develop their skills and career opportunities.Students who successfully complete the BDS programme can apply for full registration with the GDC which allows the registrant to practise as a dentist in the UK if the student fulfils the UK government’s residency requirements.

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3/279
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3rd
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24th
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Charlie
06 Feb 25

Great support. Could have more social events and more social support and more support in societies...Read more

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Amelia
06 Feb 25

Lots a study spaces available Could have quiet places to study in..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£4,855 per year

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£41,500 per year

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£41,500 per year

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Charlie
06 Feb 25
Dentistry - BDS
Great support. Could have more social events and more social support and more support in societies....
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Amelia
06 Feb 25
Dentistry - BDS
Lots a study spaces available Could have quiet places to study in...
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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