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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Dental Surgery course at University of Sheffield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
including Chemistry and Biology + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £48,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A200
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Dental Surgery course.
Learn the theory of dental science and the value of evidence-based dentistry while acquiring the practical skills to apply that knowledge in a clinical setting.
Sheffield’s BDS Dental Surgery programme is designed to give you practical, hands-on experience in dentistry as early as possible.
From the first year, you’ll visit dental clinics and start to learn about your role as a healthcare professional in the dental team. As you become more experienced, you'll sharpen your skills on placements in general dental practice.
Our five-year course is divided into nine integrated themes, from fundamental human anatomy to intermediate oral and dental care. The first year introduces you to the structure and function of the human body and of a healthy mouth. Year two is about providing comprehensive care for both young and elderly patients. And your third year is about gaining the skills and knowledge to treat patients holistically, with great attention to detail.
During the final two years, you will learn how to treat patients of all ages with increasingly complex care needs, and learn more about how to recognise, diagnose and prevent oral diseases. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake an elective placement which could take you anywhere in the world.
Placements and practice As you become more experienced, you'll spend some time away from the Dental School and Charles Clifford Dental Hospital the Dental Hospital. You may treat patients in our Dental Practice Unit, have an opportunity to visit a district general hospital, and complete an elective period which enables you to explore an area of dentistry you are interested in.
Outreach You'll complete a clinical outreach work placement, giving you the chance to treat an extended range of patients in Sheffield and the surrounding area.
Most of the placements are in general dental practice, with some in community dental clinics. These placements provide you with real work environments to sharpen your skills. You’ll work alongside dental hygiene and therapy students, giving you the experience of working as part of a dental team.
The General Dental Council quality assures and approves qualifications for registration, for the following registrant groups: dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental nurses, clinical dental technicians, dental technicians, and orthodontic therapists.
Why study this course?
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State-of-the-art training equipment: As part of the course you’ll undertake rigorous clinical skills training, including the use of ‘phantom heads’ as well as sessions in a simulation suite, to allow you to practise dentistry in a virtual reality environment.
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A robust outreach programme: Treating patients of all ages and backgrounds in real work environments will allow you to sharpen your skills. In your third year, you’ll even have the opportunity to take part in our peer-to-peer teaching scheme and tutor junior students in their pre-clinical training.
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Collaborative teaching: We believe in training the dental team together. You’ll learn alongside dental hygiene and dental therapy students in a way that prepares you for the realities of working in a dental practice.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS
Department
School of Clinical Dentistry
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Clinical dentistry
• Pre-clinical dentistry
Start date
September 29, 2025
Application deadline
October 15, 2024
University of Sheffield reviews
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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 University of Sheffield 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
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
41%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
65%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
89%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
85%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
97%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
91%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
96%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
92%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sheffield. These students are taking Dental Surgery or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Geography | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Sheffield graduates who took Dental Surgery - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
100%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
95%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
100%
Other Health Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sheffield graduates who took Dental Surgery - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£39.1k
First year after graduation
£47.8k
Third year after graduation
£51.8k
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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