Dental Surgery BDS

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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University of Sheffield

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

A200

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 46,190 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

Dental Surgery BDS

About

Course description

Why study this course?

State-of-the-art training equipment

As part of the course you’ll undertake rigorous clinical skills training, including the use of ‘phantom heads’ as well as sessions in a simulation suite, to allow you to practise dentistry in a virtual reality environment.

A robust outreach programme

Treating patients of all ages and backgrounds in real work environments will allow you to sharpen your skills.

Collaborative teaching

We believe in training the whole dental team together. You’ll learn alongside dental hygiene and dental therapy students in a way that prepares you for the realities of working in a dental practice.

Sheffield’s BDS Dental Surgery programme is designed to give you practical, hands-on experience in dentistry as early as possible.

From the first year, you’ll visit dental clinics and start to learn about your role as a healthcare professional in the dental team. As you become more experienced, you'll sharpen your skills on placements in general dental practice.

Our five-year course is divided into nine integrated themes, from fundamental human anatomy to intermediate oral and dental care. The first year introduces you to the structure and function of the human body and of a healthy mouth. Year two is about providing comprehensive care for both young and elderly patients. And your third year is about gaining the skills and knowledge to treat patients holistically, with great attention to detail.

During the final two years, you will learn how to treat patients of all ages with increasingly complex care needs, and learn more about how to recognise, diagnose and prevent oral diseases. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake an elective placement which could take you anywhere in the world.

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The General Dental Council quality assures and approves qualifications for registration, for the following registrant groups: Dentists; dental hygienists; dental therapists; dental nurses; clinical dental technicians; dental technicians; and orthodontic therapists.

General Dental Council (GDC)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

BDS Dental Surgery selection process

With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

Standard offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAA
including Chemistry and Biology + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAB, including AA in Chemistry and Biology + B in Dentistry or health-related EPQ (EPQ and A Levels must be taken in the same sitting to receive the alternative offer)
International Baccalaureate: 36, with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and Biology
BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Applied Science including Distinctions in Chemistry and Biology units
BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science + A at A Level in either Chemistry or Biology (BTEC units must cover sufficient Chemistry or Biology, depending on the A Level subject taken)
Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers: AAABB + AA in Chemistry and Biology
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + AA in Chemistry and Biology
Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction in Chemistry and Biology units, and 6 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

Human Biology is acceptable in lieu of Biology
6 GCSEs at grade 7/A including English, Maths and Science
UCAT Pre-admissions test: All applicants must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). The test is used in conjunction with our existing selection procedure to identify candidates with potential for success at undergraduate level
Graduate student requirements: 2.1 in a bachelor's degree in a related or core science subject

Access Sheffield offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB
including Chemistry and Biology + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAB, including AA in Chemistry and Biology + B in Dentistry or health-related EPQ (EPQ and A Levels must be taken in the same sitting to receive the alternative offer)
International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Chemistry and Biology
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science including Distinctions in Chemistry and Biology units
BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science + A at A Level in either Chemistry or Biology (BTEC units must cover sufficient Chemistry or Biology, depending on the A Level subject taken)
Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers: AABBB + AB in Chemistry and Biology
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA in Chemistry and Biology
Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction in Chemistry and Biology units, and 9 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

Human Biology is acceptable in lieu of Biology
6 GCSEs at grade 7/A including English, Maths and Science
UCAT Pre-admissions test: All applicants must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). The test is used in conjunction with our existing selection procedure to identify candidates with potential for success at undergraduate level
Graduate student requirements: 2.1 in a bachelor's degree in a related or core science subject

English language requirements |

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course, we require: GCSE English Language at grade 7/A; IELTS grade of 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Health clearance

If you are infected with hepatitis C or HIV, or if you have a disability, medical condition or learning difficulty, including dyslexia, you must disclose this on your UCAS form. All potential students with significant support needs will be individually assessed to ensure that the University is able to support them on the course.

All new students will undergo health screenings known as an Occupational Health Check, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness to practise standards detailed on the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance and is in accordance with the Department of Health National Guidelines.

Occupational Health Checks

We offer support to students with additional needs, for example, through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service or Student and Academic Services. You can find out more about the network of support services we provide. A very small number of conditions might, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements |

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Career

Graduate careers

Most graduates apply for a one-year Dental Foundation (DF) training programme. This provides you with a supportive environment where you can continue to develop your skills and experience to the point where you become an independent practitioner.

Once you successfully complete the DF year, you’ll be able to work in an NHS practice. Most of our eligible graduates go on to complete Dental Foundation Training which enables them to work in the NHS.

After their DF year, most graduates find work in general dental practices, in the community dental service or sometimes in the armed forces.

Some choose to undertake further specialist training to enable them to become speciality dentists, hospital or academic consultants or to become researchers.

A number of our graduates choose to return to the School of Clinical Dentistry later in their careers to teach.