Dental Surgery BChD
About this course
The Dental Surgery BChD is an undergraduate professional degree in Dentistry centred on clinical practice and biomedical sciences. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The five-year programme includes early patient contact and simulation facilities, leading to a Capstone Project in the final year. The first year introduces foundational study through Clinical Skills & Practice 1, Dental & Biomedical Sciences 1, Personal and Professional Development 1, and Enquire 1. The second year continues with Clinical Skills & Practice 2, Dental & Biomedical Sciences 2, Personal and Professional Development 2, and Enquire 2. The third year advances through Clinical Skills & Practice 3 BChD, Dental & Biomedical Sciences 3, Personal and Professional Development 3 BChD, and Enquire 3 BChD. The fourth year involves Clinical Skills & Practice 4, Dental & Biomedical Sciences 4, Personal and Professional Development 4, and Enquire 4. The final year concludes the curriculum with Clinical Skills & Practice 5 and Personal and Professional Development 5.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA BTEC: We will accept either: IB: 35 points overall, including 6 in HL Chemistry, Biology, and one other subject, as well as 3 SL subjects at grade 5 or above. You must also have English and Maths at SL at grade 5 (if not offered at GCSE). Maths studies is acceptable.
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What students say
Based on about 81 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 214 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Medical Practitioners: 68%
- Other Health Professionals: 16%
- Health associate professionals: 4%
- Natural and social science professionals: 2%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 600 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 39%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 15%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- A degree: 3%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Clinical Skills & Practice 1
- Dental & Biomedical Sciences 1
- Personal and Professional Development 1
- Enquire 1
- Clinical Skills & Practice 2
- Dental & Biomedical Sciences 2
- Personal and Professional Development 2
- Enquire 2
- Clinical Skills & Practice 3 BChD
- Dental & Biomedical Sciences 3
- Personal and Professional Development 3 BChD
- Enquire 3 BChD
- Clinical Skills & Practice 4
- Dental & Biomedical Sciences 4
- Personal and Professional Development 4
- Enquire 4
- Clinical Skills & Practice 5
- Personal and Professional Development 5
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Dental Surgery BChD at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £46,000 after 3 years, £51,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,000 and £58,500. The £51,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Dentistry.
What do graduates of Dental Surgery BChD at University of Leeds do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Dental Surgery BChD at University of Leeds?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Dental Surgery BChD at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is Dental Surgery BChD at University of Leeds 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 Dental Surgery BChD at University of Leeds?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.