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Clinical Dentistry Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | |||
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Dental Surgery BDS | The University of Sheffield | 90% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £38790 £40730 | 167 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Dental Surgery BDS | University of Liverpool | 81% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 170 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Dental Surgery / Oral Science MChD | University of Leeds | 63% | 0% | 1% | - | - | 171 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
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Dentistry (BDS pre-dental year entry) BDS | The University of Manchester | 39% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 168 | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Dentistry (BDS first-year entry) BDS | The University of Manchester | 39% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 168 | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery MSc (Clin) | The University of Manchester | 39% | 0% | 0% | £47000 | £47000 | 168 | Manchester | On campus Part-time |
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Clinical Dentistry PhD | The University of Manchester | 39% | 0% | 0% | £22000 | £47000 | 168 | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry) MSc | The University of Manchester | 39% | 0% | 0% | £47000 | £47000 | 168 | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dental Specialties) PgDip | The University of Manchester | 39% | 0% | 0% | £17600 | £36000 | 168 | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Dentistry - BDS entry BDS | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £38000 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Clinical Oral Surgery PgCert | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £10200 | £14000 | - | Bristol | On campus Part-time |
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Dental Surgery BDS | Plymouth University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Plymouth | On campus Full-time |
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Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) MClinDent | Cardiff University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Dental Surgery (Graduates Only) BDS | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | - | - | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Oral Surgery PgCert | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Part-time |
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Implantology MSc | Cardiff University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Oral Surgery DClinDent | Queen Mary University of London | - | - | - | - | - | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Doctor of Dental Surgery DDS | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Clinical Dentistry (Endodontology) MClinDent | Cardiff University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Clinical Dentistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £38340 | £36567 | £35218 |
25-75 percentile range | £32264 - £48849 | £21425 - £44097 | £13919 - £45944 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Clinical Dentistry courses in the UK
All Clinical Dentistry courses in the UK
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Clinical Dentistry
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Clinical Dentistry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Clinical Dentistry
- General Dental Practice
- National Health Services
- Community Dental Services
- Private Hospitals
- The Armed Forces
- Teaching and Education
Specialisations within Clinical Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Special Needs Dentistry
Jobs of graduates of Clinical Dentistry (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Clinical Dentistry at King's College London
90% | Other Health Professionals |
6% | Medical Practitioners |
3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of Clinical Dentistry in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Clinical Dentistry
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Clinical Dentistry, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Clinical Dentistry is the study of the observation, diagnosis and treatment of disease or damage to teeth and gums through direct interaction with human patients.
The median salary of graduates of Clinical Dentistry was £38340 15 months after graduation, £36567 3 years after graduation and £35218 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Clinical Dentistry studies:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS
- Master of Dental Surgery - MChD
- Master of Science (Clinical) - MSc (Clin)
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Science - MSc
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Master of Clinical Dentistry - MClinDent
- Doctor of Clinical Dentistry - DClinDent
- Doctor of Dental Surgery - DDS
Dental Surgery - BDS at The University of Sheffield received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 90 out of 100 among 60 respondents.