King’s College London (Graduate)
Overview
King’s College London is home to the largest dental school in the UK with around 150 budding dentists graduating each year. King’s has a long reputation for teaching excellence and was ranked first in the UK in the 2021 QS subject rankings. Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities including dental simulation suites located in the heart of London. You will be taught by internationally-renowned staff and exposed to a diverse patient population through partnerships with teaching hospitals such as Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals.
The Graduate/Professional Entry programme at King’s is designed for graduates with biomedical-related degrees to study for a Dentistry BDS in four years. Students undertake a 2-3 week preparatory course in the summer before joining Year 2 of the BDS programme in September.
There is also an opportunity for medical school graduates to complete the BDS degree in three years.
Key points
- Integrated
- Graduate
- UCAT
- London
FAQs
King’s College London is a prestigious public research university located in London, England. It is one of the oldest and largest universities in the UK and is ranked consistently as one of the top universities in the world.
King’s College London offers a wide range of graduate programs across multiple faculties, including Arts & Humanities, Social Science & Public Policy, Natural & Mathematical Sciences, Law, Business, and Health & Life Sciences. Examples of graduate programs include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Laws (LLM), and Master of Arts (MA).
To apply to a graduate program at King’s College London, you must complete an application form online and submit it with the required supporting documents, such as transcripts, references, and a personal statement. You can find more information on the application process on the university’s website.
The entry requirements for graduate programs at King’s College London vary depending on the program you are applying for. Generally, you must have a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent, as well as meet specific language requirements if English is not your first language.
Yes, King’s College London offers a range of financial aid options for graduate students, including scholarships, bursaries, and loans. You can find more information on the university’s website, or by contacting the relevant faculty.
King’s College London is a research-intensive university and offers a range of research opportunities for graduate students across its faculties. Students can work on projects with faculty members, participate in research groups and centers, and access world-class research facilities.
Yes, King’s College London is widely considered one of the best universities in the UK for dentistry. The university has a long history of dental education, with its dental institute dating back to 1858. Today, King’s College London Dental Institute is one of the largest dental schools in Europe, with state-of-the-art facilities and a reputation for excellence in research, teaching, and patient care. The dental program at King’s College London offers students a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education, with a focus on hands-on clinical experience and the latest advances in dental technology. Graduates of King’s College London’s dental program are highly sought after by employers and are well prepared for successful careers in dentistry.
About the university
| Key Information | |
| Website | Website |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone number | 020 7836 5454 |
| Course Information | |
| Teaching style | Integrated The integrated nature of the course means that the basic science teaching is related to clinical practice and clinical teaching. As you progress teaching shifts from theoretical science to practical and clinical experience. From Year 3 onwards more than half your time will be spent in clinics. |
| Course length | 4 years |
| Courses offered | 4 courses offered: A200 Dentistry – 5 years A202 Graduate Entry Dentistry - 4 years A204 Dentistry for Medical Graduates - 3 years A206 Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme – 5 years |
| Graduate entry | Yes Graduates are welcome to apply to either A200 or the accelerated A202 programmes. |
| Foundation or access | Yes The Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme has lower academic requirements and provides additional academic support to students from non-selective schools in London. |
| University Life | |
| Local area | London Teaching is based at King's College's Guy’s Campus, located around London Bridge. Being located in the very centre of London has its benefits and is an amazing opportunity to enjoy everything the capital has to offer. |
| Social life | As well as all the benefits of studying and living in central London, students can also access all of the facilities and societies of King's College London as well as GKT-specific sports teams and societies. |
| Interview | |
| Interview style | The interview method is yet to be confirmed. |
| Interview dates | Dec-Mar |
| Admissions Tests | |
| UCAT | UCAT required There is no UCAT cut-off. It is used alongside academic performance and contextual information. For 2021-entry, the average UCAT of applicants gaining an interview was 2696. |
| GAMSAT | N/A |
| Academic Requirements | |
| GCSE | N/A |
| A-level | N/A |
| Scottish Advanced/Highers | N/A |
| IB | N/A |
| Bachelor's Degree (Gradutes Only) | 2:1 Honours Degree A minimum 2:1 (upper second class honours) undergraduate bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in a Biosciences subject, or a 2:2 (lower second class honours) undergraduate bachelor degree (or international equivalent) with a postgraduate degree with at least a Merit overall grade (or international equivalent) in a Biosciences subject. Please see website for further details. |
| Statistics | |
| Number of applicants per interview | N/A |
| Number of applicants per place | N/A |
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