Dentistry University of Manchester
Overview
Manchester Dental School provides students with extensive clinical experience starting early in Year 1 of the BDS course. You will learn to work within the dental team and take a patient-centered approach to clinical care. This is achieved by learning alongside students from a range of professional backgrounds, such as dental nursing or therapy. Teaching is delivered through enquiry-based learning (EBL) methods which focus on students pursuing their own lines of enquiring and taking responsibility for their own learning. Traditional lectures do not form a major part of the course. Instead teaching is delivered through a wide range of PBL sessions, small group seminars, theatre events, computer-assisted learning and project work.
The pre-dental entry course (with Foundation Year) is aimed at students with proven academic ability but who do not have the necessary science background to enter the standard course. The additional Foundation Year is spent at the University of Manchester and Xaverian college, preparing students for the scientific study of oral health.
Key points
- Enquiry-Based Learning
- Early clinical experiences
- UCAT
- Foundation Year
FAQs
The University of Manchester Foundation Year is a one-year programme designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to progress to undergraduate study. It is aimed at students who do not meet the entry requirements for their chosen degree programme.
Students who successfully complete the University of Manchester Foundation Year can progress to a range of undergraduate degree programmes at the university, subject to meeting the specific entry requirements for each course.
The entry requirements for the University of Manchester Foundation Year vary depending on the course you wish to progress to. Generally, you will need to have completed your secondary education and have a good level of English proficiency.
You can apply for the University of Manchester Foundation Year through UCAS. When applying, you will need to specify that you are applying for the foundation year programme.
The University of Manchester offers a range of support services to students on the foundation year programme, including academic support, career advice, and wellbeing support. Students can also access the university’s library, IT facilities, and other resources.
The University of Manchester is well-regarded for its foundation year programmes, with a strong focus on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in undergraduate study. The university is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the UK and globally, and has a strong reputation for research and teaching excellence.
About the university
| Key Information | |
| Website | Website |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone number | 0161 306 0211 |
| Course Information | |
| Teaching style | EBL Students learn in small groups and follow an Enquiry-Based Learning programme, supported by peer mentors. Lectures do not play a large role in learning, instead students are supported by ample resources to direct their own learning. Time in the clinical environment starts early in Year 1 and increases throughout the course. |
| Course length | 5 years |
| Courses offered | 2 courses offered: A206 Dentistry - 5 years A204 Dentistry (pre-dental entry) - 6 years |
| Graduate entry | Yes Graduates are welcome to apply for the course but there is no dedicated graduate-entry programme. |
| Foundation or access | Yes, A204 pre-dental entry. |
| University Life | |
| Local area | Manchester Manchester is a large, vibrant and multicultural city. The first stages of the course are based at the University of Manchester's Oxford Road campus. Oxford Road has an array of shops with everything you’d ever need as a student in close reach including grocery stores, bars and coffee shops. The city centre is a short bus ride or walk away and providing a huge choice of bars, clubs and restaurants. |
| Social life | Manchester is renowned for being a perfect student city. It is home to several universities but also attracts many recent graduates, giving the entire city a vibrant, youthful energy. Prices are relatively cheap and there is ample things to do. You can find everything from nightclubs, classy bars, gigs and fancy restaurants. The students union is large with a huge array of sports clubs and societies to join. |
| Interview | |
| Interview style | MMI 4-5 stations |
| Interview dates | Jan-Feb |
| Admissions Tests | |
| UCAT | UCAT required Applicants are ranked on overall UCAT score and then considered holistically taking into account academic achievement and contextual data. Applicants with SJT Bands 1 and 2 are prioritised. |
| GAMSAT | N/A |
| Academic Requirements | |
| GCSE | GCSEs used for selection We require at least seven GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above. English Language, Mathematics are required at GCSE minimum grade 6 (B). At least two science subjects are required at GCSE minimum grade 6 (B) if not taken to AS/A2-level. If Dual Award Science or Core and Additional Science are offered, the minimum required is 66 (BB). For applicants whose status has been confirmed as WP+ or WP++ using the University's Contextual Data Eligibility tool, we will accept 6 GCSEs at Grade 7 (A) or above. |
| A-level | AAA Subject requirements: subject combination should be unsuitable for entry to the standard 5-year course e.g. students should not take both Biology and Chemistry AAA including subject combinations that would be unsuitable for admission to the 5 year BDS. You must also meet the GCSE requirements. |
| Scottish Advanced/Highers | AAAA Scottish Highers: 4 Highers at grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be achieved in the same sitting at first attempt. English Language and Maths, if not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (National 5, Intermediate II or Standard Grade Credit level grade 2 or above). |
| IB | 36 points 36 points are required overall (to include core points) with at least 666 at higher level. We accept both Maths options as part of the Diploma. If Maths and English Language are not offered as part of the Diploma, they should be offered at GCSE or IGCSE at grade B (6) or above. |
| Bachelor's Degree (Gradutes Only) | 2:1 Honours Degree Subject requirement: any non-science degree A-Level requirements: BBB at first-sitting GCSE requirements: grade B/6 in English Language and Maths |
| Statistics | |
| Number of applicants per interview | N/A |
| Number of applicants per place | N/A |
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