Dental Surgery

Course Overview - Dental Surgery

Our Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) course integrates clinical dentistry, science and professional development. You will graduate from Leeds as a highly qualified, well-equipped and insightful dental professional, who can think critically and work independently. You will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to practise as a General Dental Council defined Safe Practitioner Dentist.

You will engage in clinical learning from an early stage so that you can apply your academic theoretical knowledge to the clinical environment. Your time on the cou...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

23/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Application Details

Course Code

A200

Institution Code

L23

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

AA in Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher plus AABBB in Highers. A in an Advanced Higher in Biology or Chemistry plus AAABB in Highers with A in Chemistry or Biology, respectively. AAAAAA in Highers including Biology and Chemistry. 6 subjects at National level at Grade B to include English, Maths, Dual Science (or Biology and Chemistry).

Access to HE Diploma

60 credits from an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Science. 45 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction with at least 15 credits at Distinction from Chemistry units and at least 15 credits at Distinction from Biology units. You must also meet our minimum entry criteria for GCSE. We will not accept applications from people who have: Achieved below a 2:1 in a previous degree unless there is evidence of substantial subsequent experience in a healthcare or academically and/or professionally demanding career. Commenced an Access Diploma less than 3 years after completing A-levels, other qualifications or a degree. We will also not accept Access to HE Diplomas that has been taught through distance learning. If you are applying with Access to HE Diploma qualifications, please contact the admissions team to check your qualifications are suitable before you apply.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

If you are applying with qualifications obtained outside of the UK, we recommend contacting the Admissions Team well in advance of submitting your application to check if your qualifications are acceptable. Please be advised the School does not consider Statements of Comparability.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We will accept either: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with D*DD BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science with D*D, plus A Level Chemistry at grade A. Please note, you must still meet our standard GCSE requirements as outlined above. We are also unable to accept BTECs in Health and Social Care for entry to this programme.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of AAABBB (regardless of sub-score), including Chemistry and Biology at grade A. English and Maths are also compulsory. We do not accept the Irish Junior Certificate.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE: A minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 6/B or higher including Chemistry, Biology (or Dual Science), English and Maths.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M1

D3 Biology, D3 Chemistry, M1 other subject.

A level

A,A,A

Including Biology and Chemistry, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. You must achieve a Pass in the practical element of any science A-levels GCSE: A minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 6/B or higher including Chemistry, Biology (or Dual Science), English and Maths. Predicted grades must be included in your UCAS application and from your current school/learning provider; applications without predicted grades will not be considered. Please note all applicants must have achieved their Level 2 qualifications before applying, as pending qualifications will not be considered.

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