BDS Dentistry
About this course
BDS in BDS Dentistry, a dentistry degree grounded in clinical training and integrated relevant sciences. The five-year programme is accredited by the General Dental Council and incorporates clinical placements providing supervised care to patients, alongside simulated skills training in a dedicated dental school building. Students can choose to intercalate after the third year to obtain an additional qualification such as a bachelor's or master's degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Graduates are required to obtain a 2:1 in their degree and BBB at A-level including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 305 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 22%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 28%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BDS Dentistry at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £44,000 after 15 months, £47,000 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,000 and £59,000. The £52,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Dentistry.
What do graduates of BDS Dentistry at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BDS Dentistry at University of Bristol?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BDS Dentistry at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is BDS Dentistry at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. 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.
How many students continue on BDS Dentistry at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.