BDS Hons Dentistry

at University College Cork

Year 1 Modules

• AN1005 Principles of Human Structure for Dentistry (5 credits)
• AN1006 Topographical Anatomy (10 credits)
• BC1024 Introduction to Biomolecules and Metabolic Pathways (10 credits)
• PL1001 Introduction to Physiology for Dentistry I (5 credits)
• PL1002 Introduction to Physiology for Dentistry II (10 credits)
• OH1001 Fundamentals of Dentistry I (15 credits) 
• OH1002 Fundamentals of Dentistry II (5 credits)
   

Year 2 Modules

Neuroanatomy and Embryology for Dental Students;  Mammalian Cell and Tissue Structure; Dental Morphology, Histology, and Embryology; Molecular Biology; The Nervous System; Physiology for Dental Students;  Foundations of Medicine; Mechanisms of Disease; Principles of Pharmacology;  Introduction to Clinical Dentistry.
 

Year 3 Modules

Dental Pharmacology; Manifestations of Systemic and Oral Disease; Practical Restorative Dentistry; Development of Clinical Skills; Theoretical Basis for Clinical Dentistry; Behavioural and Ethical Dental Practice.
 

Year 4 Modules

Clinical Medical Sciences in Dentistry;  Introduction to Dental Surgery; Introduction to Oral Health and Development I; Clinical Adult Oral Health; Theoretical Adult Oral Health I.
 

Year 5 Modules

Dental Surgery; Oral Health and Development; Clinical Restorative Dentistry; Theoretical Dentistry.
 

See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for a more detailed description of programme modules.

Mature students

Applicants should apply directly through the CAO (include a statement of interest and some will be shortlisted for interview. An H4 in Leaving Certificate Chemistry and either Physics or Biology or equivalent is required (A HC2 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate).
 

Student Vetting
All students on this programme will come into contact with the public and assume positions of trust through educational and training opportunities. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, UCC is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake this programme.
 

Vetting is carried out by the Admissions Office in UCC once a student has accepted their place on the programme. It involves a police check to establish whether the individual being vetted has had criminal convictions in the past or whether any criminal proceedings are pending. The Garda Siochána provide this information for students who have resided in Ireland for a period of six months or more (including permanent residence).
 

All students who have resided outside Ireland for a period of six months or more must furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from their country or countries of residence. This certificate should state that the student has had no convictions recorded against them while residing there.
 

Non-EU Candidates
Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & ExaminationsThe minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.IELTS*  
 

• 6.5 Overall
• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT  

• 90 Overall
• Listening 20
• Reading 19
• Speaking 21
• Writing 20

The fees for BDS Hons Dentistry may vary from €45,000 to €60,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

On graduating from this course, you will have developed an ability to listen to and engage with your patients. You will also be able to deliver clinical care for your patients to a high technical level. This clinical care is grounded in a deep theoretical knowledge base reinforced by key problem-solving skills. The undergraduate degree will serve as a solid foundation to pursue further career options upon graduation.
 

The NUI offers, through the University Dental School and Hospital, Cork, the postgraduate degrees of MDS, MDPH, DClinDent and PhD.
 

Qualified dentists may enter general practice, may enter the community dental service, or may undertake further study with a view to specialising in a number of disciplines or becoming university academics.
 

Our dental graduates may work in EU countries, Australia, Singapore, or Canada.