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Dentistry Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BChD
Course Overview - Dentistry Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BChD
As a Dentist, you'll lead a dental team, diagnose and treat dental diseases, repair dental and related facial injuries, and give patients advice and guidance on looking after their oral health.
You'll first learn the clinical skills in our dental simulation suite, on mannequins that are fondly known as 'phantom heads'. This hands-on experience will prepare you for the wide range of real clinical scenarios that you'll get stuck into later in the course in various clinical environments, thanks to our strong links with the NHS team.
Not only will you ...
As a Dentist, you'll lead a dental team, diagnose and treat dental diseases, repair dental and related facial injuries, and give patients advice and guidance on looking after their oral health.
You'll first learn the clinical skills in our dental simulation suite, on mannequins that are fondly known as 'phantom heads'. This hands-on experience will prepare you for the wide range of real clinical scenarios that you'll get stuck into later in the course in various clinical environments, thanks to our strong links with the NHS team.
Not only will you study in the University Dental Hospital which we are lucky enough to call our home, but you'll also embark on clinical placements in Wales, where you'll be surrounded by an experienced team of clinicians, supporting you to become the best dental professional you can be.
When you graduate, you can register with the General Dental Council and work across the dental sector including general dental care, community dental care, dental public health, hospital dental care and the armed forces.
This course is also the perfect launchpad for a career as a specialist in a particular area of dentistry, or as a researcher, exploring some of the biggest challenges facing our society.
Distinctive features:
* Top 4 in the UK for dentistry (The Complete University Guide 2025).
* Early clinical exposure - you'll gain early clinical exposure in the University Dental Hospital, which we are lucky enough to call our home, under the close supervision of experienced, supportive clinicians.
* £2.2 million simulation suite - our £2.2 million state-of-the-art simulation suite, cutting edge intra oral scanners, and 3D printing will prepare you for delivery of dental care to patients.
* Firm choice - as part of our offer to you, if you choose us as your firm university choice we promise to save your place for the following year’s entry if you miss your offer grades to allow you to resit your exams.
* 41st in the world for dentistry - according to the QS World University Ranking 2026. This places us in the top bracket of institutions worldwide.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
Application Details
15 October
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A27-I68
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Must include Biology and Chemistry. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study. Please see the School-level admissions policy for details on entry requirements in you are applying as a graduate.
T Level
Not accepted
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must have: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade B/6 or an equivalent. If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements. - and six other GCSEs including grade AA/77 in Double Award science or Biology and Chemistry as separate subjects, or equivalent qualifications (level, subjects and grade).
Extended Project
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36 overall or 666 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Biology and Chemistry. Please see the School-level admissions policy for details on entry requirements in you are applying as a graduate.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales will be accepted in lieu of one A level at the A level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £30,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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