UndergraduateBachelor of Dental SurgeryUCAS: A206

Dentistry - BDS entry

Name: Dentistry - BDS entry
Price: 49700 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bristol

Bristol, England

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5 yearsDuration

£49,700Per Year (Intl)

£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary

98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the BDS Dentistry - BDS entry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. In September 2023, we moved into our new Dental School building with the latest facilities and equipment, designed with input from our current students and staff to provide an exceptional educational experience. Our courses are ranked 2nd in the Guardian subject rankings 2026. This five-year degree has a strong core of clinical training supported by integrated learning of relevant sciences and technical skills. International tuition fees are £49,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £47,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Oral Biology and Anatomy

Clinical Skills and Simulation

Dental Materials and Technology

Oral Disease and Prevention

Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

Periodontics and Surgical Practice

Pharmacology and Pain Management

Professional Practice and Ethics

UCAS Code:A206

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Graduates are required to obtain a 2:1 in their degree and BBB at A-level including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Contextual offer: ABB including A in Chemistry and B in one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 36 points

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and 5 at Higher Level in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7.5	7	7	7	7

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£49,700

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£248,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 Bristol

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£34,000	£37,000	£42,000
3 years	£40,500	£47,000	£53,500
5 years	£46,000	£52,500	£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▲ 31% above UK average salary

This course

£52,500

UK average

£40,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

10%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

55%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

94%

Overall

Teaching on my course

98%

Learning opportunities

95%

Assessment and feedback

91%

Academic support

96%

Organisation and management

94%

Learning resources

94%

Student voice

91%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

99%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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