The Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme is an opportunity for talented students from non- selective state schools in Greater London to pursue a career in dentistry. Students receive additional academic support whilst following the standard five-year Dentistry BDS course. This combines the very latest thinking in dental education with early clinical experience. You will be taught by internationally- renowned staff and exposed to a rich breadth of skills and knowledge in a diverse clinical environment.
Key benefits
Evidence-based and research-led degree course with a high level of clinical experience in all areas
Global recognition of teaching excellence (Dentistry at King’s is ranked 1st in the UK and 4th in the world - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
State-of-the-art clinical, simulation (both low fidelity phantom head simulation and high fidelity augmented reality haptic simulation) and technical facilities
Largest dental school in the UK graduating around 150 dentists a year, taught alongside Therapy & Hygiene Students
Partnership with the world-famous Guy’s, St Thomas' and King’s College Hospitals
Opportunity to intercalate a BSc degree
Dedicated enhanced support Personal Tutor and additional study skills provided where needed
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
King's College London, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Please note that students with Overseas fee status are ineligible to apply for this programme. UKCISA has a number of resources to advise you of which fee status category you may fall into dependent on your circumstances, so we would recommend reviewing these prior to making an application.
Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry are required, in addition to studying one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.
All applicants must take the UCAT. For more information on our entry requirements for Dentistry, please visit our online prospectus.
NOTE: this programme is only open to students from non-selective, state schools for more details, please visit our online prospectus.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill | |
| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
Band Bhttps://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
At King’s we don’t just use your grades to assess your application. We recognise that not everyone has the same educational journey and that some students have had to overcome challenges to achieve their grades.
Contextual offers are made to applicants who may have experienced barriers that have impeded their academic progress. Contextual offers may be up to two A-Level grades (or equivalent) lower than the advertised entry requirements found on the course pages.
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This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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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.
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
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