BDS Dentistry
About this course
BDS in Dentistry, a dentistry degree based at the Glasgow Dental Hospital & School, providing facilities for patient care, student clinical practice and training, and education and research in dental and oral diseases and disorders. The first year covers BDS1. The second year covers BDS2. The third year covers BDS3. The fourth year covers BDS4. The fifth year covers BDS5.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Additional requirements: Chemistry and Biology at grade A. 6 GCSE subjects at Grade A/7. Maths/Physics and English language/literature (English accepted at grade B/6 provided all other GCSEs are attained at grade A/7). UCAT ( www.ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview.) IB: 36 (6,6,6 HL) (Additional requirements: Chemistry and Biology at HL, Maths/Physics at HL (if HL not possible then SL6 will be considered). UCAT ( www.ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview.) Scottish Higher: AAAAB Higher + BB Advanced Higher (AAAAB S5 minimum for consideration) Additional requirements: Higher Biology and Chemistry at grade A. Higher Maths or Physics and National 5 English at grade B. 3 subjects in S6 to include Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry. UCAT ( www.ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview. Scottish Higher (widening access): AAABB Higher + B Advanced Higher (AABB S5 minimum for consideration to include Higher Biology/Human Biology and Higher Chemistry at grades A/B or B/A) Additional requirements: If Higher Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry is attained at grade B then Advanced Higher is also required at grade B. Higher Maths or Physics and National 5 English at B. Three subjects in S6 to include one Advanced Higher in Biology or Chemistry. UCAT ( www.ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview. Successful completion of Reach.
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What students say
Based on about 54 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 68%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 12%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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.
Modules
- BDS1
- BDS2
- BDS3
- BDS4
- BDS5
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BDS Dentistry at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £42,000 after 15 months, £47,000 after 3 years, £54,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £48,000 and £60,500. The £54,500 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Dentistry.
What do graduates of BDS Dentistry at University of Glasgow do next?
95% 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 Glasgow?
99% 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 Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 232 UCAS points.
Is BDS Dentistry at University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.