Course summary
Dentistry in Aberdeen is designed specifically for graduates, capitalising on the knowledge and skills you already have to ensure you become a first-class dental professional. Our programme has been designed with graduates in mind, enabling you to capitalise on the existing knowledge and transferable skills from your previous degree. From day one, you will be preparing to be a dental professional, benefiting from early clinical problem solving and patient contact, and an integrated approach to learning. The dental curriculum uses a variety of teaching methods including case based learning. The curriculum aims to:
- build on the transferrable skills that you bring
- encourage independence of learning and thinking using enquiry based learning methods
- centre on the clinical, social and emotional needs of the patient
- have patient contact early in Year 1 of the programme
- fully integrate the non-clinical sciences within the clinical curriculum
Modules
In year 1 you will develop a sound understanding of the oral environment, basic aspects of dental health and disease, together with an appreciation of the principles of patient management, communication and ethical practice. You will begin practical training in the clinical skills lab and have direct patient contact in your second term. The course has been designed specifically for graduates and encompasses a variety of modern educational methods for teaching and learning. There is a focus on independent and reflective learning whilst clinical work is introduced from year 1 to maximise clinical experience. Teaching and learning strategies have been designed to meet the needs of a more mature student group with previous experience of university education and appropriate transferable skills.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods are used including written examinations, such as single best answer questions and clinical scenario papers, and other practical exams. Objective clinical assessment of your clinical skills will be carried out by means of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and Structured Clinical Objective Testing (SCOT) at appropriate stages. In your final year more amalgamated assessments will be used to assess your clinical skills by means of an Integrated Structured Clinical Examination (ISCE) and an assessment of some cases that you would have treated during your four years at the Institute of Dentistry.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Dental Council
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
16Oct
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A201
- Institution code:
- A20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, at present we are unable to consider applications for the BDS from International students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
The entry requirement for admission is a good Honours degree (First or Upper Second-Class) in a medical or health-related science degree (eg biomedical science, anatomy, pharmacy). Candidates with a first degree in medicine will also be considered. The admissions process also involves suitably qualified applicants sitting an entrance test (UCAT) and the scores obtained are used with other criteria to select for interview. All applicants must complete this test in the year prior to entry. For more information on the UCAT test, including registration dates, please refer to the UCAT website. Candidates whose first language is not English must also achieve an IELTS overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in the speaking section.
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
https://www.ucat.ac.uk/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Overall - 7.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 7.0; Writing - 6.0. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Home Edition (online) - DI code is 0818: Overall - 100 with: Listening - 21; Reading - 22; Speaking - 28; Writing - 21. |
| PTE Academic | 70 | Overall - 70 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 70; Writing - 59. Online Test is not accepted. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Overall - 185 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 185; Writing -169. |
| Institution's Own Test | Valid for one year, refresher can be offered if out of date. | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Pass overall at ISE III with a distinction in writing and merit in the other 3 skills. |
To study for an undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write academic English fluently. These skills will allow you to understand lectures, produce high standards of written work, and perform well in examinations. Alternative English Language qualifications are NOT accepted for Medicine (MB ChB) applicants. Please note certification must be within the two years prior to commencement of your course, unless otherwise stated.
Medicine English Language Requirements are detailed here:
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/undergraduate-degrees-english-requirements-268.php
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Aberdeen
Directorate of External Relations
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX