Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme BDS BDS BDS

Course Overview - Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme BDS BDS BDS

The Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme is an opportunity for talented students from non-selective state schools in Greater London to pursue a career in dentistry. Students receive additional academic support whilst following the standard five-year Dentistry BDS course. This combines the very latest thinking in dental education with early clinical experience. You will be taught by internationally- renowned staff and exposed to a rich breadth of skills and knowledge in a diverse clinical environment.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Strand
London
WC2R 2LS

Application Details

Course Code

A206

Institution Code

K60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,B,B

Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

Access to HE Diploma

D:33,M:12,P:0

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits overall, including 45 Level 3 credits: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in Medicine or Dentistry, and must be a QAA accredited course which is studied through a UK Access to Higher Education Diploma Provider, listed on the QAA website here: https://www.accesstohe.ac.uk//en/course-search . The Access Diploma must include 15 Level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry, and 15 Level 3 credits in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: Functional Skills, and Numeracy/Literacy modules studied within an Access to HE diploma, are not accepted for this programme to meet the GCSE/IGCSE requirements. Therefore, to apply you must have already achieved the required GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics grades, or you must list these on your application as currently studying. All applicants must take the UCAT.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade 5 in Higher Level in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. For applicants studying the new IB curriculum, we can accept either Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics – Applications and Interpretations. GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Not Accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6 or B in both GCSE English language and GCSE Mathematics. NOTE: GCSEs must have been completed at a non-selective, state school in Greater London.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Not Accepted

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include grade D3 in Principal subject Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade M2 in one of Principal subjects Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: Combinations of Pre-U Principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) can be considered. Where combined with other qualifications, the required subjects need to be at D3 and M2 for Principal subjects or grade A and B at A-level (or equivalent). If Mathematics is being used to meet one of the subject requirements, then we cannot consider Further Mathematics as the third A-Level/Pre-U Principal subject.

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Not Accepted

A level

A,A,B

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. Notes: If Mathematics is being used to meet one of the subject requirements, then we cannot consider Further Mathematics as the third A-Level. If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process. Additionally: Grade 6/B in both GCSE English Language and Mathematics, if not offered at A/AS-level.

T Level

Not Accepted

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