Studying dentistry at university
Example course modules
- Patient assessment
- Oral biology
- Digestive, renal and endocrine systems
- Healthcare ethics and law
- Radiology
- Peridontology
- Paediatric dentistry and orthodontics
- Clinical skills
- Oral pathology
- Oral sciences and medicine
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 24 (Low 24 - High 27). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about dentistry
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Chemistry
- Biology
Useful to have
- English
- Physics
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Personal statement tips and advice
Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Health professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Medical researcher
- Dentist
- Reconstructive surgeon
Other real-life job examples
- University Lecturer
- Medical instrument designer
- Orthodontist
What employers like about this subject
Studying for a degree in dentistry will give you skills in basic anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, in investigation and diagnosis of medical conditions and in the principles, practice and ethics of dental care. You will also develop useful transferable skills such as good communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Most dentists work in dental practices, but you can also find them in hospitals, the Armed Forces, or working for universities.
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