Course contact details
School of Dentistry
Email:denadmissions@leeds.ac.uk
Phone:0113 343 9922
University of Leeds
Email:study@leeds.ac.uk
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT
Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- 5 Years
- Full-Time
- 23 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
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.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Dental Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery • Full-Time • 5 Years
Start dates
- 23 September 2027
Apply by
15 October 2026
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A200
- Institution code:
- L23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
15 October 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A200
- Institution code:
- L23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAA
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.
Predicted grades must be included in your UCAS application and from your current school/learning provider; applications without predicted grades will not be considered.
Please note all applicants must have achieved their Level 2 qualifications before applying, as pending qualifications will not be considered.
GCSE: A minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 6/B or higher including Chemistry, Biology (or Dual Science), English and Maths.
Predicted grades must be included in your UCAS application and from your current school/learning provider; applications without predicted grades will not be considered.
Please note all applicants must have achieved their Level 2 qualifications before applying, as pending qualifications will not be considered.
Scottish Higher
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).
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).
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits from an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Science.
45 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction with at least 15 credits at Distinction from Chemistry units and at least 15 credits at Distinction from Biology units.
You must also meet our minimum entry criteria for GCSE.
We will not accept applications from people who have:
Achieved below a 2:1 in a previous degree unless there is evidence of substantial subsequent experience in a healthcare or academically and/or professionally demanding career.
Commenced an Access Diploma less than 3 years after completing A-levels, other qualifications or a degree.
We will also not accept Access to HE Diplomas that has been taught through distance learning.
If you are applying with Access to HE Diploma qualifications, please contact the admissions team to check your qualifications are suitable before you apply.
45 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction with at least 15 credits at Distinction from Chemistry units and at least 15 credits at Distinction from Biology units.
You must also meet our minimum entry criteria for GCSE.
We will not accept applications from people who have:
Achieved below a 2:1 in a previous degree unless there is evidence of substantial subsequent experience in a healthcare or academically and/or professionally demanding career.
Commenced an Access Diploma less than 3 years after completing A-levels, other qualifications or a degree.
We will also not accept Access to HE Diplomas that has been taught through distance learning.
If you are applying with Access to HE Diploma qualifications, please contact the admissions team to check your qualifications are suitable before you apply.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE: A minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 6/B or higher including Chemistry, Biology (or Dual Science), English and Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
If you are applying with qualifications obtained outside of the UK, we recommend contacting the Admissions Team well in advance of submitting your application to check if your qualifications are acceptable. Please be advised the School does not consider Statements of Comparability.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will accept either:
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with D*DD
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science with D*D, plus A Level Chemistry at grade A.
Please note, you must still meet our standard GCSE requirements as outlined above. We are also unable to accept BTECs in Health and Social Care for entry to this programme.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with D*DD
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science with D*D, plus A Level Chemistry at grade A.
Please note, you must still meet our standard GCSE requirements as outlined above. We are also unable to accept BTECs in Health and Social Care for entry to this programme.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3D3M1
D3 Biology, D3 Chemistry, M1 other subject.
Other Qualifications
European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, with minimum grades of 8 in Biology and Chemistry.
We also welcome:
the University of Leeds’ BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year, which you apply directly to through UCAS.
the University of Leeds' BSc Science for those that have an Arts background and wish to apply for Dentistry
applications from graduates. To apply you’ll need a 2:1 or higher in a relevant science or healthcare subject plus GCSE maths at grade 4 or C.
For enquiries regarding any alternative acceptable qualifications, please contact the admissions office at the School of Dentistry directly. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/202627/j926/dental-surgery-bchd#entry
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Hepatitis B and health screening Entry to the course depends on satisfactory health screening. It is a Department of Health requirement that all healthcare workers who come into contact with patients should not be infectious carriers of Hepatitis B, C or HIV viruses and should accept vaccination against Hepatitis B. We advise all candidates to seek vaccination with their medical practitioner against Hepatitis B viruses before starting the course because they will have early contact with patients. The School will organise an immunisation schedule for students who have not already completed a successful course of vaccination before enrolment. Applicants who have been immunised by their medical practitioner will be required to provide documentary proof of immunisation on registration. Simple blood tests will be required to confirm that students are not a carrier of the Hepatitis B or C viruses.
- Interview
- University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
- 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. There are many materials to help you, including on the UCAT website. https://www.ucat.ac.uk/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 7.5 in listening and speaking and no less than 6.0 in writing and reading. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications. |
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/international-admissions/doc/entry-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
If the most common grade accepted is higher than our entry requirements, this is due to the attainment of our applicants. If you have been made an offer and you meet or exceed the grades of your offer, you will be accepted.
If grades lower than our entry requirements have been accepted, in most cases this is because we operate contextual admissions as part of our decision making, which considers factors beyond grades. For more information about contextual admissions, please visit our website.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees
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