Our Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course will prepare you for a dentistry career through a combination of clinical study and basic and advanced dental sciences.
Once you have mastered basic competencies in the Universitys skills facilities , you will move on to treating patients in both the University Dental Hospital of Manchester and local outreach clinics early in the course.
You will learn to work within a dental team to take a patient-centred approach to clinical care, practicing in a professional, safe and ethical manner.
Our students are also trai...
Our Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course will prepare you for a dentistry career through a combination of clinical study and basic and advanced dental sciences.<br/><br/>Once you have mastered basic competencies in the Universitys skills facilities , you will move on to treating patients in both the University Dental Hospital of Manchester and local outreach clinics early in the course.<br/><br/>You will learn to work within a dental team to take a patient-centred approach to clinical care, practicing in a professional, safe and ethical manner.<br/><br/>Our students are also trained to become reflective practitioners who are committed to lifelong learning.<br/><br/>This course is currently being reviewed and teaching and learning may differ for 2023 entry. Offer holders will be informed and the website will be updated when any changes are confirmed.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A206
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherWe require 4 Highers at grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be achieved in the same sitting at first attempt. English Language and any science subject (Maths, Chemistry or Biology) not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (National 5, Intermediate II or Standard Grade Credit level grade 2 or above). Applicants also need Scottish Advanced Highers in addition to Scottish Highers. Access to HE DiplomaWe welcome applications from those taking Access qualifications if you have not previously studied at University. We do not accept Access courses to `top-up' A-level grades that do not meet the normal entry requirements at the first attempt. We also expect applicants to have had at least 3 years out of education prior to starting the Access course. If you have spent 3 or more years out of education but have previously studied A-levels or other post-16 qualifications you must contact us before applying in order to determine the suitability of an application. Your Access course must be science-based and you must have 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3. We require a minimum of 15 graded credits each in Biology and Chemistry. We require Distinctions in all Level 3 credits. Applicants are also required to meet the English language requirements listed above and must offer GCSE Mathematics at Grade B (6). Due to the lack of a practical element, we do not accept qualifications from distance learning Access courses. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme37 37 points are required overall (to include core points) with at least 766 at higher level. If Maths and English Language are not offered as part of the Diploma, they should be offered at GCSE or IGCSE at grade B (6) or above. Major subjects must include Chemistry and Biology, plus one further subject at higher level. We accept both Maths options as part of the Diploma. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted GCSE/National 4/National 5We require at least seven GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above. English Language, Mathematics and at least two science subjects are required at GCSE minimum grade 6 (B). If Dual Award Science or Core and Additional Science are offered, the minimum required is 6 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted ASWe have no specific requirements at AS-level. However, we would normally expect students to demonstrate a commitment towards achieving a broad and balanced education. Most applicants will therefore be studying beyond the 'bare minimum' in order to make the most competitive application possible. You may wish to evidence this on your application in a number of ways, for example: studying four A-level subjects; studying for an additional AS level or BTEC qualification in addition to your three main subjects; taking General Studies, Key Skills or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in addition to your three main subjects. We are aware that you may not be able to take the above qualifications at school or college and therefore we allow applicants to provide evidence of participating in other activities aimed at increasing social responsibility, for example, National Citizen Service (NCS) or the Duke of Edinburgh award in lieu of a formal qualification. A list of other suggested activities is provided on our FAQ page. If in doubt, please contact us. Please note that if your school is unable to offer any of the above, they should state this in the UCAS reference and you will not be disadvantaged as a result. Applicants with OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaNot Accepted OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaNot Accepted Scottish Advanced HigherWe require at least two Advanced Highers at grades AA by the end of Secondary 6. Any of the following combinations are acceptable: - three Advanced Highers at AAA, including Chemistry and Biology plus one other subject; - two Advanced Highers at grades AA, plus one A2-level subject at grade A (subjects as above); - two Advanced Highers at grades AA, plus one new Higher at grade A (subjects to include Chemistry and Biology at Advanced Higher). You will also need Scottish Highers in addition to Scottish Advanced Highers. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalWe consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. The same subject specifications as A-level apply. We require a minimum Pre-U grade of D3 and the standard A-Level grade and subject combination as listed above. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to. Extended ProjectThe University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-Level entry requirements. Students will be required to have Chemistry and Biology / Human Biology at A Level and have achieved grade AA. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaNot Accepted OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateNot Accepted A levelA,A,A Our standard A-level offer is AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology. You must also meet the GCSE requirements. A combination of three sciences is equally acceptable at A-level. However, our offer will not include combinations of very similar subjects, for example, Biology and Human Biology or Maths and Further Maths together. Where the science A-level syllabus is available with a practical element this also must be offered and passed. Typical Contextual Offer: Typical Contextual A-level offer: AAB (including non-science subjects). T LevelNot Accepted |
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