Cardiff University

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Dental Surgery (BDS)

Cardiff University

Faculty:School of Dentistry
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Length:5 Year(s)
Careers:Dentists

Description:

At the end of this five-year programme you will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to register with the General Dental Council (GDC). This will allow you to complete your Dental Foundation Training (DFT) year, and join the professional world of dentistry. Studying at the only Dental Hospital in Wales you will have the opportunity to serve and manage a diverse group of patients with a wide range of dental diseases.

Clinical skills are developed in the School’s state of the art clinical skills laboratory, a facility that closely simulates the real clinical experience, allowing you to prepare and practice for patient care. You will have the opportunity to train alongside dental therapists, dental hygienists and dentists learning the same skills. This will support your understanding of how your role fits into the dental team. You will be taught by a dedicated team of academic clinical staff and consultants within the dental hospital and clinical staff working in the primary care environment.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry 
Applicants are required to have a minimum of 80% average in six U/M subjects at Year 12 (including Biology and Chemistry), with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 29, 2019