BDS Dental Surgery
About this course
BDS in Dentistry. Core topics include clinical skills. Students spend the majority of the final three years based at Dental Education Centres (DECs), treating patients under supervision in primary care settings. Secondary care placements cover paediatrics, orthodontics, maxillo-facial surgery, and special care dentistry.
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Entry requirements
2:1 Degree in a Biomedical discipline, plus 3 A Levels at Grade C or above at least 2 must be from Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics. General Studies is not counted towards A Level entry BTEC Extended Diploma: Not accepted IELTS: 7.0 only with no score lower than 7.0 GCSEs: English and Maths at Grade B All applicants are required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) before you apply. Your UCAT score will be utilised to rank your application prior to interview An academic reference. This should be from the course leader, your personal tutor or project supervisor for your degree. If you do not already have your degree, the academic reference should include a predicted grade. If you have been in employment for a number of years and are unable to obtain a reference from your previous university degree, we would consider a reference that can evidence continuing professional development at degree level or beyond A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 5%
- A degree: 95%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Health Prevention and Early Disease
- Dental Prevention and Disease Management
- Dentistry within Complex Patients
- Health Prevention and Complex Dentistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BDS Dental Surgery at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £45,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £56,000. The £45,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 less than the UK median for Dentistry.
What do graduates of BDS Dental Surgery at University of Lancashire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BDS Dental Surgery at University of Lancashire?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BDS Dental Surgery at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BDS Dental Surgery at University of Lancashire 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.
Does BDS Dental Surgery at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BDS Dental Surgery at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.