BDS Dental Surgery
Entry requirements
A Level: AAA to include Chemistry and Biology. IB: 6,6,6 at Higher Level (to include Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 32 points overall
About this course
Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Dental Surgery BDS, a dental surgery degree focused on medical science, clinical practice, and patient care. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Human Behaviour. The course runs for 5 years and includes practical training supported by specialist clinical facilities. The first year covers the foundations through Academic Skills and Professionalism, Body Systems, Craniofacial Anatomy, and Introduction to Cells and Tissues. The second year progresses with Behavioural Management and the Foundations of Clinical Practice, Oral Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, and Public Health and Epidemiology. The third year introduces Human Diseases, Introduction to Clinical Practice, and Professionalism and Teamwork. The fourth year involves Clinical Patient Care, Dental Public Health and Behavioural Science, and Fixed Prosthodontics and Endodontics. The final year concludes with Advanced Clinical Practice, Advanced Specialty Teaching, and Final BDS, preparing students for independent practice.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Professionalism
- Body Systems
- Craniofacial Anatomy
- Dental Application of Biological Science
- Introduction to Cells and Tissues
- Law and Ethics
- Behavioural Management and the Foundations of Clinical Practice
- Oral Biology, Microbiology and Immunology
- Professionalism and Preparing for Clinical Practice
- Public Health and Epidemiology
- Simulated Clinical Procedures and Dental Materials Science
- Human Diseases
- Individually Tailored Component - The Elective
- Introduction to Clinical Practice
- Professionalism and Teamwork
- Restorative Dentistry Specialty Teaching
- Clinical Patient Care
- Dental Public Health and Behavioural Science
- Fixed Prosthodontics and Endodontics
- Integrated Paediatric Specialty Teaching
- Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Specialty Teaching
- Professionalism, Interpersonal and Emotional Skills
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Specialty Teaching
- Final BDS
- Professionalism and the Transition to Independent Practice
- Transition to Independent Practice