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UndergraduateBachelor of Dental SurgeryUCAS: A200
Dentistry
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
5 yearsDuration
£28,320Per Year (Intl)
£36,500Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Birmingham, the BDS Dentistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Our BDS Dental Surgery course will provide you with a solid foundation of learning on which to base your clinical experience and patient care. The ongoing strand of whole patient care in Clinical Practice enables you to integrate specialty teaching and perform the most appropriate treatment for your patients. With an ageing population who are retaining teeth into old age, the importance of understanding interactions between general and oral health is paramount. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Oral Anatomy and Physiology
Dental Materials and Prosthodontics
Operative Dentistry and Restorative Practice
Periodontics and Oral Health
Orthodontics and Occlusion
Oral Pathology and Diagnosis
Pharmacology and Pain Management
Clinical Practice and Patient Care
UCAS Code:A200
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA Typical offer: AAA Required subjects and grades: A levels must include Chemistry and Biology. These must be obtained in one sitting. Human Biology may be offered, but not in addition to Biology. GCSE 8/A* in Biology and Chemistry and 7/A in Mathematics and English Language or Literature. You must also sit the UCAT. General Studies: Not accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,6,6 at Higher Level (to include Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 32 points overall. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,320
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£141,600
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £32,000 | £36,500 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £39,500 | £47,000 | £52,500 |
| 5 years | £46,500 | £52,000 | £59,000 |
UK subject average: £40,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£47,000
UK average
£40,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£52,000
UK average
£40,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
96%Assessment and feedback
72%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
86%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
99%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Birmingham
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