BDS Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme
About this course
BDS in Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme, a dentistry degree targeted at talented students from non-selective state schools in Greater London. The five-year curriculum combines dental education with early clinical experience, utilizing facilities at Guy’s, St Thomas' and King’s College Hospitals. Students also have the opportunity to intercalate a BSc degree during their studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. Must include grade A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade B 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 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 54%
- Learning opportunities: 56%
- Assessment and feedback: 50%
- Academic support: 61%
- Organisation and management: 11%
- Learning resources: 63%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme 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.
What do graduates of BDS Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme at King's College London do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BDS Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme at King's College London?
54% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BDS Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
Is BDS Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme 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 Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme at King's College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.