Dentistry rivals medicine as one of the most difficult and demanding degrees in the world to complete. Places are often limited at UK dental schools and to successfully apply you will need qualifications in science subjects such as chemistry and biology, as well as being good with people and a strong communicator.
If you have a science background and want to plan and prepare your pathway to a challenging and rewarding profession then dentistry could be the right career decision for you.
Top 5 Universities to Study Dentistry in the UK
University of Dundee
Dundee is the best place in the UK to study dentistry, providing an exciting and vibrant environment for undergraduate and postgraduate dental courses. Dundee received 100% satisfaction
in the National Student Survey 2017 and the university’s dental hospital prepares you to become a dentist or dental therapist.
Queen Mary, University of London
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary is the oldest medical school in England and Wales. Students have unmatched medical and dental opportunities and the clinical skills laboratory simulates the real clinical experience.
University of Plymouth
Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry is the top dental school in England outside of London and aims for outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement and world class research.
The key strength of the dental school is its close relation with NHS partners, meaning students benefit from state-of-the-art dental education facilities which provide substantial services to over 10,000 NHS patients per year.
University of Aberdeen
Designed specifically for graduates, the BDS program at Aberdeen prepares students for the dental profession by capitalising on existing knowledge and transferable skills from their previous degree. The program incorporates early clinical problem solving, case based learning and patient contact.
Queen’s University Belfast
The BDS program at Queen’s has been recognised for its high teaching standards and dental graduates have made a marked impact on international dentistry. The students at the dental school have access to the most modern clinical facilities of any dental school in the UK. Following graduation, it is mandatory to undergo a further one year of training in a Dental Foundation Training Scheme.
Apply to study Dentistry in the UK
If you are interested in applying to study medicine in the UK, arrange a free a consultation today. The SI-UK Medicine Service can help you successfully apply to a UK dental school with interview practice and expert application advice.
