Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences

Undergraduate courses

The dental profession work to prevent oral disease, promote oral health and restore tooth function. From fillings and cosmetic crowns to saving or replacing teeth after traumatic injury, a dental career path is challenging and rewarding.

The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King's is the largest dental school in the UK, and is ranked first in the UK.* We strive to deliver research-enhanced and innovative training with a high level of clinical experience at Guy’s & St Thomas' and King’s College Hospitals.

As well as focusing on clinical excellence, we aim to develop you as a rounded practitioner, alert and sensitive to the individual needs of patients and committed to their treatment and care.

Outside lectures and clinics, you’ll be able to join thriving societies engaged in co-curricular activities, from social events to outreach, and make the most of the cultural and sporting opportunities that King’s offers in the heart of London.

*QS World University Rankings 2021

Undergraduate courses

Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc

UCAS Code A900
Duration Three years

Our Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc course combines the latest thinking in dental education with early clinical experience. From oral disease prevention strategies to direct restorations, you'll experience the intellectual challenges of diagnostics and the technical challenges of treatment in this demanding and hugely rewarding field of healthcare.

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Dentistry BDS

UCAS Code A205
Duration Five years

The Dentistry BDS at King's combines innovative, research-enhanced dental education with early clinical experience.

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Dentistry Entry Programme for Medical Graduates BDS

UCAS Code A204
Duration Three years

The Dentistry BDS for Medical Graduates is designed to support a limited number of qualified doctors wishing to pursue a career in either oral and maxillofacial surgery or oral medicine/pathology. It combines innovative, research-enhanced dental education with early clinical experience.

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Dentistry Graduate/Professional Entry Programme BDS

UCAS Code A202
Duration Four years

This Dentistry GPEP BDS entry route is designed for graduates in biomedical-related science subjects and healthcare professionals with a degree. It combines innovative, research-enhanced dental education with early clinical experience.

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Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme BDS

UCAS Code A206
Duration Five years

The Enhanced Support Dentistry BDS 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 our standard five-year Dentistry BDS course. This combines innovative, research-enhanced dental education with early clinical experience.

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