Gateway to Dentistry

About this course

Gateway to Dentistry is a six-year, full-time programme at the University of Bristol designed for students who have the potential to become dentists but whose academic profile does not yet meet the entry requirements for the standard five-year BDS. It is a widening participation initiative, which means it is intended specifically for UK students who meet defined criteria related to their educational or social background, and it provides a supported pathway into a clinical career that might otherwise be out of reach. The first year provides the scientific and academic foundations needed to progress into the full dental programme. Dentistry is a clinical discipline that combines deep knowledge of oral biology, anatomy, and the sciences of materials and disease with the manual skill, communication ability, and professional judgement needed to care for patients safely and effectively. As yo

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 10 / 100Health associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 65% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Medical Practitioners · 5% of graduatescards →

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