Dentistry - BDS entry BDS
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 55 graduates of Dentistry - BDS entry BDS at University of Bristol for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Dentistry.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Medicine and Dentistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Dentistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £36000 | £42500 | £48500 |
25-75 percentile range | £33000 - £43000 | £36000 - £46500 | £41000 - £55500 |
All Medicine and Dentistry courses of University of Bristol
Salary of all UK Graduates of Medicine and Dentistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £39690 | £36567 | £35218 |
25-75 percentile range | £32775 - £49690 | £21425 - £44097 | £13919 - £45944 |
All Medicine and Dentistry courses in the UK
Course Description
This five-year degree has a strong core of clinical training supported by integrated learning of relevant sciences and technical skills. You will progress personally, academically, clinically and professionally, applying taught communication and teamworking skills when providing supervised dental care to a diverse range of patients in and around Bristol. You will learn to work within dental and wider healthcare teams and networks, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and behaviours so you graduate as a safe practitioner.
From September 2023, we will have moved into our new Dental School building with the latest facilities and equipment, designed with input from our current students and staff to provide an exceptional educational experience.
The course structure comprises four main themes of development:
- practitioner,
- scholar and scientist,
- professional and agent of change,
- person and citizen.
You will be introduced to basic concepts in the healthy patient before progressing to apply your knowledge and skills to prevent and treat a range of oral diseases. In first year, you will become familiar with the clinic environment through peer group activities and observations. You will begin your dental practice under supervision in clinics after completion of simulated skills training undertaken in our new state-of-the-art facilities. From second year you will treat patients with a wide variety, and increasing complexity, of oral and dental diseases in preparation for practice beyond graduation.
After third year, you can choose to intercalate in a subject of personal interest to obtain an BA, BSc, or even a master's degree.
Student welfare is central to our programme and you will have access to a wide range of support, starting with our well-developed in-house personal tutor and senior tutor network, alongside support from the wider University.
Health and Disclosure and Barring Service check
Certain health conditions may be incompatible with careers in dentistry. Before starting your degree, you will need to complete a health assessment questionnaire and pre-course screening for blood-borne viruses. These blood tests are to identify the few individuals whose health status may place them and/or future patients at risk. Please note that as part of your training you will come into contact with human and animal cadaveric material.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Dentistry - BDS entry BDS at University of Bristol
90% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
European Baccalaureate: 85% overall, with 8.5 in Chemistry and either Biology, Physics or Mathematics. UCAT: The University Clinical Aptitude Test (formerly UKCAT) is required. Bursaries are available to cover the cost of taking the UCAT; please see the UCAT website for details. The combined score from all subtests, with the exception of Situational Judgement, will be used to select applicants for interview. For 2022 entry, the final UCAT threshold score to be invited to interview was 2750 for home applicants and 2670 for overseas applicants. However, the number used as a threshold for interview is subject to change year-on-year. Work experience is not a requirement for this course, but it is encouraged. Please see the Admissions statement for further details.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
Costs
Tuition Fees Dentistry - BDS entry BDS
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £43100 | year 1 |
International | £43100 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bristol in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bristol in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #2
- #4
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- Dentistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #5
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- Dentistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #185
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- Dentistry
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Bristol
About University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a traditional red brick research university located in Bristol, England. This university does not have a campus that it designates as its main campus, but instead has a group of buildings in the city centre which is referred to as the “University precinct”. With six different faculties and 29 distinct schools, there is sure to be something of interest for almost any student at Bristol.
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Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Oral Health Sciences BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | £9250 | £34800 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £25400 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Technology BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9000 | £15000 £16000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Gateway to Dentistry BDS | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Hygiene BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £20200 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Oral Health Sciences BSc | University of Dundee | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28620 | 221 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Dentistry BDS | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Dental Surgery BDS | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £46190 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Dentistry - BDS entry BDS | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £43100 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023