BDS Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0)
About this course
BDS in Dentistry, providing clinical training and foundational medical education. The course features a year zero foundation programme designed specifically for mature students with non-traditional qualifications, leading directly to the Dental Surgery BDS degree.
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Entry requirements
IB: Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered BTEC: Students currently studying BTEC level 3 will not be considered; BTEC level 2 will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE
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What students say
Based on about 87 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 95%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- 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 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- 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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BDS Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0) at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £44,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 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 Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0) at University of Liverpool do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BDS Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BDS Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Is BDS Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0) at University of Liverpool 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 Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.