BDS Dentistry
About this course
BDS in Dentistry, a dentistry degree grounded in clinical training and evidence-based practice. The curriculum incorporates early clinical experience alongside phantom head simulation and high fidelity augmented reality haptic simulation. Students train within a partnership involving Guy’s, St Thomas' and King’s College Hospitals, with an opportunity to intercalate a BSc degree during the programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. Must include grade A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. If Mathematics is being used to meet one of the subject requirements, then we cannot consider Further Mathematics as the third A-Level.
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 61%
- Assessment and feedback: 38%
- Academic support: 67%
- Organisation and management: 23%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 48%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 650 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 47%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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.
- 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BDS Dentistry at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £47,500 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,000 and £60,000. The £52,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Dentistry.
Are students happy with the teaching on BDS Dentistry at King's College London?
70% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
Is BDS Dentistry at King's College London 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. 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 King's College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.