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  • Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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  • Dentistry
  • Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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  • Dentistry
    • Intercalated BDS degrees
    • Application process: BDS Dentistry
    • Application process: Dental Hygiene and Therapy

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Dentistry at Manchester

Research excellence and close NHS links make Manchester a great place to start or progress your dentistry career.

Train to be a dentist or dental hygienist at one of the largest dental schools in the UK.

We are also the highest-ranked dental school in the north of England (QS World Rankings 2022).

Get clinical experience from Year 1, work with the community, and develop the skills you need for a successful career in dentistry.

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Outreach

Helping the community

Take the skills you learn in the classroom and practice them in local community outreach clinics – helping those most in need.

Manchester is a university with social responsibility at its heart. We were the first dental school in the UK to incorporate clinical outreach teaching into our curriculum, and it’s still a big part of how we teach today.

Dental care for refugees and other minority groups

Dr Joanne Cunliffe works with a team of student volunteers to deliver dental care to refugees and other minority groups in Manchester.

Read the story : Dental care for refugees and other minority groups.

Joanne at work in a community clinic.

Making a difference through dentistry

Dr Raj Ariyaratnam uses his experiences to train Sri Lanka’s dentists and address dental health inequalities closer to home.

Read the story : Making a difference through dentistry.

Children engaged in the Tamil project in Sri Lanka.

How you learn

A range of methods

We combine the study of dental sciences with extensive clinical experience from early in Year 1.

You’ll learn in small groups and follow an enquiry‑based learning programme, supported by peer mentors.

Once you’ve mastered basic competencies in our facilities, you’ll quickly move on to treating patients in the dental hospital.

Intercalation

Enhance your BDS degree by taking a year to study another subject for one year between Years 2 and 3.

Choose from BSc courses in a range of relevant bioscience and healthcare subjects, and explore your research interests.

Find out more

Students studying in a break-out area.

Research strengths

We undertake world-leading dentistry research that brings benefit where it's needed most.

Our research has helped to influenced government policy on dental screening in schools, so children who need dental services most can access them. We have also helped change global practice to reduce unnecessary prescriptions for some antibiotics used in dental treatment.

Researcher in a dental lab holding an aliquot.

From our students

Highlights of my dentistry course

Raza explains the appeal of anatomy and practical learning on the BDS course.

Read the blog : Anatomy, hands-on learning and EBL: highlights of studying dentistry at Manchester.

Raza Ahmed

Making a difference with dental care for homeless people

Murrium discusses volunteering to provide dental care packs to Manchester's homeless population.

Read the blog : The Homeless Care Project

A tram travelling through Manchester City Centre.

Our facilities

Take a tour of our facilities

Final year Dentistry student Edward gives a tour of the University's dentistry facilities, where you’ll develop your dentistry knowledge while gaining practical experience in a range of environments.

Courses

Dentistry degrees

There are options available to you if you want to study a dental course at Manchester.

  • BDS Dentistry (first year entry)
  • BDS Dentistry (pre-dental entry)
  • BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Making an application

Apply for dentistry

If you have any questions, email us at ug.dentistry@manchester.ac.uk.

If you’re ready to apply to a dentistry degree at Manchester, here’s what you need to know.

BDS Dentistry

How to apply for a BDS dentistry degree at Manchester.

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BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy

How to apply for the Dental Hygiene and Therapy course.

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Contact us

Have any questions? Get in touch.

Dentistry course enquiries

Tel: +44 (0)161 529 4577

Email: ug.dentistry@manchester.ac.uk

 

 

General undergraduate enquiries

Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2077

Email: study@manchester.ac.uk

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In the Dentistry section

More information in this section for you to explore:

  • Intercalated BDS degrees
  • Application process: BDS Dentistry
  • Application process: Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Undergraduate information

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