Dentistry BDS By Queen’s University Belfast — Russell Group Research University
About the Program
Five-year professional dentistry degree combining biomedical science, clinical skills and supervised patient care to prepare graduates for dental practice and further professional training.
Subject Requirements
Strong science preparation is required
Dentistry has specific high-grade science entry requirements and a separate admissions policy. Check the 2026 Dentistry admissions policy before applying.
Academic requirements
Bangladesh: Higher Secondary/Intermediate Certificate (Year 12) with GPA 3.5/A- or higher plus an approved Foundation Programme
or 3 UK A Levels
or International Baccalaureate Diploma normally 30–36 points. The individual course grade/subject requirement must also be met.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 7.5 overall
minimum 7.0 in Speaking and Listening and 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
Additional Requirements
Dentistry selection policy applies
competitive selection/interview requirements apply. Enhanced AccessNI check and, for international students, a certificate of good conduct are required
clinical/outreach costs also apply.
Documents Required
UCAS/direct application details, academic qualifications/results, personal statement, one academic/professional reference, English-language evidence where required, and any course-specific evidence requested. International applicants should be ready to provide identity/passport evidence during admissions/visa processing.