BDS Dentistry
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BDS in Dentistry, a dentistry degree focused on clinical practice and oral health. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. This five-year programme incorporates practical experience at outreach clinics in Canary Wharf, Stratford, and Homerton, and integrates the General Dental Council's Safe Practitioner framework. The first year covers foundational biomedical and social sciences through modules such as Oral biology and the normal biological structure and function of cells, The main organs and body systems, Dental materials and their application, and Critical Thinking and Professional Skills. The second year progresses to examine Abnormalities and diseases of the mouth and how to care effectively for these patients and Oral biology, including the study of normal structures and functions of the adjacent tissues. The third year offers optional study areas including Audit, Quality Improvement projects, Research, and Clinical and Communication Skills.
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Entry requirements
UCAT: Fourth decile or above, SJT Bands 1- 3. A-Level: A*AA (results must be achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than two years) Must include Biology or Chemistry, and a second science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics). IB: 37 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 666 including Chemistry or Biology plus one further science subject from (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths). BTEC: BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. Degree: 2:1 or above in any degree subject with supporting Biology and Chemistry qualifications where necessary. Please see the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry webpage on entry requirements for further information. GCSE: Six GCSEs at grades 777666/AAABBB including Biology, Chemistry, English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. The Science Double Award may substitute all sciences at GCSE. If you are an international student who does not study GCSEs/IGCSEs as part of your qualifications, then we would not expect you to have met this requirement. GCSEs are not required for graduates. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: AAA (results must be achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than two years). Must include Biology or Chemistry, and a second science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics) More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page .
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What students say
Based on about 76 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 59%
- Academic support: 71%
- Organisation and management: 38%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 182 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 77%
- Other Health Professionals: 13%
- Health associate professionals: 3%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 92%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 445 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 46%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 3%
- A degree: 17%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Found to be sufficient by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Oral biology and the normal biological structure and function of cells
- The main organs and body systems
- The effects of illness on people and their families
- Dental materials and their application
- The impact of environmental and social factors on health
- The impact of systemic health and medication on oral health
- Critical Thinking and Professional Skills
- Interpersonal and Professional Skills
- Abnormalities and diseases of the mouth and how to care effectively for these patients
- Oral biology, including the study of normal structures and functions of the adjacent tissues
- Audit
- Quality Improvement projects
- Research
- Clinical and Communication Skills
- Dental Materials Science
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Prevention of Oral Diseases.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BDS Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £46,500 after 3 years, £54,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £48,500 and £62,500. The £54,000 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Dentistry.
What do graduates of BDS Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BDS Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BDS Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Is BDS Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London accredited?
Yes. Found to be sufficient by the General Dental Council (GDC) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body.
How many students continue on BDS Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.