Dental Surgery BDS

Students from Ukraine

We are not able to accept a simple transfer regardless of circumstances for our BDS Dental Surgery programme. However we are pleased to inform you that UK Government has now confirmed that students from Ukraine are eligible to apply for a university place through normal UCAS routes. Students from Ukraine can also now access home student fees, tuition fee loans and maintenance loans, and are entitled to work in the UK (for up to three years) through one of three established national schemes.

We would welcome new applications for the BDS programme and we are happy to waive any usual prohibition on not accepting those who have started dental studies elsewhere from those who have been displaced from their University due to conflict. All applicants would be required to start the course from Year 1 as we do not accept transfers.

Visit our Applying to Dentistry website for a full breakdown of our admissions process, including entry requirements for all applicant categories, how we select for interview as well as more information about the interview process.

Applying to Dentistry

Alternative offers through our Pathways to Birmingham programmes and our Contextual Offer scheme

Students who are eligible and successfully complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive special consideration from admissions tutors and an alternative offer (typically two grades below the standard offer). In addition, our Contextual Offer Scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the contextual offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer.

As a Birmingham graduate, you will thrive in the workplace as you to apply your knowledge and skills to your chosen career.

The five-year BDS Dental Surgery course is followed by a one year compulsory foundation training programme in order to work within the NHS. Entry to foundation training is competitive; however our focused teaching means that almost all of our graduates gain employment on completion of the course. Most dental graduates go into general dental practice, particularly in the first few years after graduation and subsequently have followed careers in salaried dental services, industry, hospitals and universities.

University Careers Network

Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our outstanding Careers Network can help you achieve your goal. Our unique careers guidance service will help you to develop your career from the moment you arrive. Working closely with academics, alumni and employment providers, Careers Network provides you with advice and guidance on the recruitment process, including support with applications and interview preparation.

We also offer voluntary work which complements your studies by helping you gain practical experiences in occupational settings while contributing back to society. This can bring new skills that will be useful throughout your future and can make a positive impact on your learning whilst at university. Volunteering enables you to develop skills such as communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, self-confidence and self-discipline all of which can be transferred into your studies.

In addition, our employer-endorsed award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.

Find out more about our Careers Network

Outstanding Alumni

Many BDS Dentistry graduates have gone on to be leaders in their respective fields. We are proud to say that our distinguished and notable alumni include:

• Barry Cockcroft (BDS, 1975) Chief Dental Officer, Department of Health
• Nigel Carter (BDS, 1975) Chief Executive, British Dental Health Foundation
• Janet Clarke (BDS, 1981) Clinical Director, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
• Elizabeth Treasure (BDS, 1979; PhD 1983) Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Cardiff University
• Amrik Bhandal (BDS, 1983), Balbir Bhandal (BDS,1985) and Baljit Bhandal (BDS,1987) – founders and owners of Bhandal dental practices

View our career profiles

Professional Accreditation

This degree is recognised by the profession’s governing body, the General Dental Council, for inclusion on the UK register. When on the register you are automatically permitted to practise.