Dentistry (Graduate Entry) BDS
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS

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Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS

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**Course overview**On our Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) course youll be based in primary care where youll gain real-world experience from Year 1 and graduate well prepared for your foundation year. **Why study with us**- You will be based in our Dental Education Centres for the majority of your final three years where you will treat patients who have problems and dental needs that are seen in general dental practice.- Youll be taught alongside both Dental Therapy and Clinical Dental ...Read more


Course overview

On our Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) course youll be based in primary care where youll gain real-world experience from Year 1 and graduate well prepared for your foundation year.


Why study with us

- You will be based in our Dental Education Centres for the majority of your final three years where you will treat patients who have problems and dental needs that are seen in general dental practice.- Youll be taught alongside both Dental Therapy and Clinical Dental Technician students, allowing you to train as you will practice in the future, as part of the whole dental team.- Since 2011, every student who has graduated from our BDS has gone on to secure their first job as a Dental Foundation Trainee.


What youll do

- Small class sizes allow for a close and friendly atmosphere with interactive learning opportunities.- As a Dentistry student you will learn clinical skills in one of the most modern Phantom Head rooms in Europe, equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. - We are delivering ""a particularly innovative dental degree programme"" with imaginative use of IT, e-learning and an emphasis on learning dentistry within the local community (General Dental Council).


Accreditations

- This course has been provisionally accepted by the GDC Registrar. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. They register qualified dental professionals, work to ensure the quality of dental education, and protect patient safety.


Future careers

Graduation from the BDS course leads to a first job 100% success rate as a Dental Foundation Trainee (DF1), where you are responsible for the treatment of patients. Since 2011, every student who has graduated from our Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree has gone on to secure their first job as a Dental Foundation Trainee. This is impressive, as places are limited and awarded following a national competitive selection process.

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26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
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Rachael
08 Feb 25

Really helpful lecturers - very flexible and friendly. Good content, and the university offers a lot of support...Read more

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Rebecca
05 Dec 24

Gym membership is free for students! The campus is nice and central in the city so it's easy to get to and you don't feel isolated. There are some really nice study..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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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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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Lancashire

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University of Central Lancashire
Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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