Dentistry BDS

at King's College London

Structure
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this website for updates.

The programme is divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 780 credits over 5 years.

• Year one comprises modules totaling 120 credits
• Year two comprises modules totaling 120 credits
• Year three comprises modules totaling 180 credits
• Year four comprises modules totaling 180 credits
• Year five comprises modules totaling 180 credits

Required modules
After a one-week introductory course, you will spend the remainder of year one studying biomedical sciences and topics relevant to the practice of dentistry. Throughout the year, you will be introduced to the clinical aspects of dentistry and dental technology and shown the relevance of basic science. Year one comprises modules totaling 120 credits which include the following topics:

• Biomedicine in Relation to Dentistry 1 (30 credits)
• Biochemistry, Physiology, Tissues & Organs
• Biomedicine in Relation to Dentistry 2 (30 credits)
• Head & Neck Anatomy, Oral & Craniofacial Biology
• Clinical Humanities & Wellbeing (15 credits)

Professional identity formation and personal sustainability, managing transitions, cultural competency, introduction to global oral health, preparing for complexity and uncertainty, values-based practice, leadership and innovation

• Dentistry in Society (15 credits)

Person-centred communication, Social & Behavioural Sciences, Dental Public Health, professionalism, management & leadership.

• Simulated Clinical Practice (15 credits)

Radiology, tooth morphology and working in a clinical environment

• Student Selected Component (15 credits)

The SSC module has been developed to add elements of flexible learning and skill building to the BDS curriculum such as creating poster presentations, engaging in critical evaluation of literature, enabling students to deepen their knowledge in chosen dental specialty/topic or field of research etc. It recognises the different learning needs and interests of the student as they progress throughout the BDS programme.

Subject requirements
Required subjects:
A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.

Preferred subjects:
None
A-Levels

Required grades:
A*AA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must include grade A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.

Notes:
If Mathematics is being used to meet one of the subject requirements, then we cannot consider Further Mathematics as the third A-Level.

If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.

Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is £47,880 per year.

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

A variety of career pathways are open to new dental graduates. The career path for many graduates is general practice, with others aiming to be consultants in the hospital dental service, senior clinical academics in a teaching hospital, or specialist practitioners. In every case, newly-qualified graduates will enter practice by way of Dental Foundation Training. Foundation Dentists (FDs) work in a Training Practice under supervision and have a day release course of lectures and demonstrations building on the undergraduate degree and gaining instruction in all aspects of practice management. After this year, successful FDs can begin work as an associate in a practice.