Teaching & Modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
We will use a delivery method that will ensure you have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that you also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
The integrated nature of our course means that basic science teaching will relate to clinical practice and clinical teaching will be underpinned by scientific understanding. Our course emphasises whole patient care, which requires consideration of the patients’ total dental and medical needs, rather than just the provision of individual items of treatment. Our curriculum enables you to assist in the sustainable oral health care of patients from year one and assume an appropriate level of responsibility for patient care at an early stage
Our working environment is structured into cross-year undergraduate teams so that you benefit from working and studying with the same group peers throughout their time at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences.
Course Stage | % time in scheduled learning & teaching activities | % time in guided independent study | % time on placements | Credit Value |
Year 1 | 11% | 34% | 55% | 120 |
Year 2 | 16% | 27% | 57% | 135 |
Year 3 | 31% | 7% | 62% | 120 |
The timings detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if course modules change. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
The assessments may include:
Formative:
- E-Portfolio
Summative:
- Computer-based assessments (e.g.: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Situational Judgement tests (SJTs), Ranking Questions)
- Short Answer Questions Examinations
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Written (Typed) Essays
- Case Based Poster presentation
- Structured Clinical Reasoning Examination
- Clinical OSCE’s (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)
- Unseen Clinical scenarios & Structured Oral Test
Course Structure
The programme is divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 390 credits over 3 years.
- Year 1 comprises modules totalling 135 credits.
- Year 2 comprises modules totalling 135 credits.
- Year 3 comprises modules totalling 120 credits.
Although you join year 3 of the standard BDS programme, your first year will be customized to cover topics studied in year one/two of the standard five-year BDS course that may not have already been covered by an MBBS degree. This will be achieved by means of an introductory week and a DPMG specific 30 credit module in your first year.
DISCLAIMER
The information above programme represents the updated DPMG programme that is being introduced by the faculty in 2026/27. Whilst there are no plans to further modify the structure of the programme (as described above), please be aware that some changes may be required in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this webpage for updates.
Modules
Year
In year one, you will develop your restorative skills including fixed and removable prosthodontics. There is also a technical component to these courses to ensure you understand how prostheses are constructed and how to deal with problems associated with their fit and function. You will devote significant time each week to the clinical care of patients including tuition in conservative dentistry and prosthodontics. You will also develop your minor oral surgery skills.
You will be required to take the following modules:
- Biomedicine in Relation to Dentistry III (30 credits)
- Restoration and Maintenance of Adult Oral Health II (30 credits)
- Clinical Skills for Practice I (30 credits)
- Adult Oral Health & Simulation IIb (30 credits)
- Dentistry in Society (15 credits)
- Professionalism, behaviours and Lifelong Learning (15 credits)
- Competence Assessment II
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
10 September 2025