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 course will develop your reasoning, communication, leadership skills, operative skills, and your ability to work as part of a dental team. You will develop your skills using the latest simulation technology, and gain experience on real patients within a range of clinical environments.
Your learning will integrate key cultural and societal themes such as equality, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability. You will learn about how to be a socially accountable practitioner with an understanding of population needs, including inequalities in the provision of dental care. You will also explore how research and service development advance our understanding of dental science and the improvement of patient care by undertaking a Capstone Project as a senior student. By engaging in these areas, you will help to develop future innovations within the profession.
Becoming an effective and ethical professional is a key part of your experience on the course. You will learn to become resilient and adaptable, and to better identify your ongoing development needs. As a dental student you will be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professional behaviours that will continue into your career.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected October 2026
Start date
September 2026
Leeds, Main
Woodhouse Lane,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Leeds, Main
Woodhouse Lane,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom
A-level: AAA 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.
Other course specific tests:
All applicants for the Dental Surgery course will be required to take UCAT for 2024 entry onwards. This test must be taken in the year of application. We do not accept other aptitude tests instead, eg BMAT or GAMSAT.
UCAT is a computer-based admissions test used by a consortium of UK and international universities to help select applicants for their medical and dental degree programmes. We strongly recommend you prepare for the test.
We will accept either:
D3 Biology, D3 Chemistry, M1 other subject.
At least 35 points overall including a score of 6 in higher level Chemistry and Biology, plus a further higher at grade 6. English must be offered at higher or subsidiary level (grade 5 minimum if not offered at GCSE). Maths Studies is acceptable.
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.
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).
European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, with minimum grades of 8 in Biology and Chemistry.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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