Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme at King's College London, University of London - UCAS

King's College London, University of London

Degree level: Undergraduate

Awarded by: King’s College London

Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme

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Course summary

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. Key benefits

Evidence-based and research-led degree course with a high level of clinical experience in all areas

Global recognition of teaching excellence (Dentistry at King’s is ranked 1st in the UK and 4th in the world - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

State-of-the-art clinical, simulation (both low fidelity phantom head simulation and high fidelity augmented reality haptic simulation) and technical facilities

Largest dental school in the UK graduating around 150 dentists a year, taught alongside Therapy & Hygiene Students

Partnership with the world-famous Guy’s, St Thomas' and King’s College Hospitals

Opportunity to intercalate a BSc degree

Dedicated enhanced support Personal Tutor and additional study skills provided where needed

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

General Dental Council

How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This programme is only open to students from non-selective state schools in Greater London. For more details, see below

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/enhanced-support-dentistry-programme-bds.aspx

15Oct

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:: A206

Institution code:: K60

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

Please note that students with Overseas fee status are ineligible to apply for this programme. UKCISA has a number of resources to advise you of which fee status category you may fall into dependent on your circumstances, so we would recommend reviewing these prior to making an application.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - D: 33 credits M: 12 credits P: 0 credits

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.

Scottish Higher - ABB

Scottish Advanced Higher - Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points

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. GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation achieved at Standard Level/Higher Level grade 2 or Middle Years Mathematics grade 5.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5

T Level - Not accepted

Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry are required, in addition to studying one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. All applicants must take the UCAT. For more information on our entry requirements for Dentistry, please visit our online prospectus. NOTE: this programme is only open to students from non-selective, state schools for more details, please visit our online prospectus.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Must be taken in the summer before applying

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)		7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill
PTE Academic		69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill
TOEFL (iBT)		100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills
Cambridge English Advanced		185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill
Cambridge English Proficiency		185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill
Trinity ISE		Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill
Institution's Own Test		Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7

We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.

Band B

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9535	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535	Year 1
Scotland	£9535	Year 1
Wales	£9535	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535	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

For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

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