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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Dental Surgery course at University of Liverpool.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
AAA in 3 A levels (including Chemistry and Biology) taken at one sitting after two years of study. A level Chemistry and Biology are required. The third subject may be from the Arts or Sciences. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Vocational/Applied A levels are not accepted. Requirements in respect of GCSEs must also be met (for further information please read the admissions information on the following web page: www.liverpool.ac.uk/dentistry/study/undergraduate/a200bachelorofdentalsurgery2026entry/ . For applicants from England: For Science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required.. Applicants must complete the UCAT by the appropriate closing date for year of entry.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Liverpool. These students are taking Dental Surgery or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | A |
| Chemistry | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Psychology | A* |
| Geography | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A200
Here's what University of Liverpool says about its Dental Surgery course.
This innovative programme has been specifically designed to facilitate the development of real-world clinical, team working, and leadership skills, along with essential personal growth. The BDS programme embraces the University’s hallmarks of active learning, confidence, authentic assessment, and research-connected teaching, as well as having many notable and unique design elements.
The programme shares a three year Collaborative Learning Core (CLC) with dental therapy students, where learning and collaborating in teams builds mutual respect and understanding of the varied roles of the dental team. The remaining two years of the programme will prepare you to undertake the scope of practice of a Dentist.
Components within the programme are closely integrated and provide clear steps for you to develop, integrate and demonstrate your skills before building to the next level of clinical capability. Clinical experience commences in the first year of the programme and is underpinned by aligned medical and anatomical knowledge; communication skills; professionalism; ethics and clinical safety.
During the programme, you will also have opportunities to experience and develop your skills in a primary care setting and engage with the local community. Quality improvement projects are also included in the programme to ensure an in-depth understanding of clinical governance.
Learning and assessment are supported by state-of-the-art technology to provide a personalised mechanism for monitoring your progress and allowing you to take control of your own learning. Through embedding continuous personal development within the curriculum, you will understand the importance of self-reflection, goal setting and on-going professional development, an ethos aimed at ensuring that you will be prepared for the demands of both the profession and life after University.
Please note that all applicants are required to sit the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in the year of application.
Prior to applying for a place on the Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS course, applicants should read the admissions information on the following web page: http://www.liverpool.ac.uk/dentistry/study/undergraduate/a200bachelorofdentalsurgery2026entry/
Source: University of Liverpool
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS
Department
Undergraduate Dentistry
Location
Main Site | Liverpool
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Pre-clinical dentistry
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
15 October 2025
University of Liverpool student reviews
Showing 133 reviews
3rd year student
2 years ago
Many things offered which I have outlined in previous answers
3rd year student
2 years ago
Great with many things offered at our student guild like gigs and football, along with society events on every week at campus
3rd year student
2 years ago
I am from a low income family so the uni provides me with a bursary which I am grateful for
3rd year student
2 years ago
First and second year I felt was inadequate when it comes to this. However third year things appear clearer and I see support everywhere from my course, lecturers, library and guild. The support provided can flourish when no other factors are in the way such as Covid and strikes
3rd year student
2 years ago
Amazing so many opportunities but I am only really aware of them now in my final year. I wish things were ran better during my first and second year as I felt I missed out. The library is very helpful and we have a student guild which provides food drink and social space
3rd year student
2 years ago
I like my timetable as it provides days off where I have time to read and prepare for my modules. Sometimes I wish there was more preparation workshops for upcoming assessments to students are better prepared as my course offers a range of traditional and non traditional assessments which can be int...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Liverpool
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 University of Liverpool students who took the Dental Surgery course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
98%
high
Teaching on my course
98%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
99%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
99%
med
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
99%
high
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?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
96%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
99%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
99%
high
Academic support
99%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
99%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
96%
high
Student voice
96%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
93%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
95%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
99%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
96%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
92%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
99%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
97%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
100%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
97%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Liverpool. These students are taking Dental Surgery or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Liverpool graduates who took Dental Surgery - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£40.5k
First year after graduation
£51.1k
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 Dental Surgery.
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
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