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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Dentistry course at Newcastle University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Including Chemistry and Biology. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A206
Here's what Newcastle University says about its Dentistry course.
Our BDS degree in Dental Surgery is professionally accredited by the General Dental Council and entitles graduates to practise dentistry anywhere in the UK and in many other countries. It is designed to give you both the scientific background and the practical skills you need throughout your career, enabling you to provide for the complete oral health of patients.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS
Department
School of Dental Sciences
Location
Main Site (Newcastle) | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Clinical dentistry
• Pre-clinical dentistry
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
October 15, 2024
Newcastle University reviews
Showing 91 reviews
1st year student
I haven't really had any experiences with the Student Union so far
1 year ago
1st year student
There's a ton of societies to join, a ton of extracurricular activities (like the Give It A Go programs, language taster sessions, cultural events, etc) and loads of opportunities in the university
1 year ago
1st year student
Of course, university and student accommodation cost a ton of money, but I have seen way worse tuition fees in other universities
1 year ago
1st year student
I am mostly very happy with the support provided.
1 year ago
1st year student
I think there's a big variety of facilities (in terms of shops, food places and libraries/computer labs as well), the only thing I can complain about is that the main canteen (Courtyard) closes fairly early, but aside from that, I'm very happy with it
1 year ago
1st year student
I am satisfied with my course, however, I think it does have some subjects which could be improved on. My translation theory and interpreting theory lectures feel like they are sort of a filler subject, I personally haven't found them too useful so far, not because of the lecturers, I think they are...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Newcastle University students who took the Dentistry course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
81%
high
Organisation and management
81%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
high
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
92%
high
Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
88%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
97%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
97%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
91%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
98%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
90%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
97%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
91%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Newcastle University. These students are taking Dentistry or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Geography | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Dentistry at Newcastle University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Newcastle University graduates who took Dentistry - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£40.2k
First year after graduation
£49.6k
Third year after graduation
£52.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Dentistry.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Newcastle University on The Student Room.
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Newcastle University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, made up of 24 of the UK’s leading research universities. Ranked among the best in the world, with top 140 rankings by both the QS and Times Higher Education university league tables.
With 200 undergraduate programmes and 300 postgraduate programmes delivered to over 23,000 students from more than 110 countries worldwide, Newcastle has a global reputation for high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research.
At Newcastle there is a strong emphasis on student employability with a vast array of opportunities for students to develop employability skills and experience. The University has an award-winning careers service and also has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
The 50-acre campus is conveniently located in the heart of Newcastle city centre and is minutes from bustling shopping streets, award-winning galleries and museums, restaurants and cafes.
Known for its warm Geordie welcome, the city attracts around 50,000 students each year. In fact, one in six people in Newcastle, is a student, helping create the city’s energetic social scene and legendary nightlife.
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