
What students say about dentistry

What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Chemistry
- Biology
Useful to have
- English
- Physics
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
Future dentist? You'll need great grades and a spot-on personal statement to catch the eye of a dental school and nab an interview for a place on one of these demanding courses.
Six months after graduating
- Health professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Medical researcher
- Dentist
- Reconstructive surgeon
Other real-life job examples
- University Lecturer
- Medical instrument designer
- Orthodontist
What employers like about this subject
Studying for a degree in dentistry will give you skills in basic anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, in investigation and diagnosis of medical conditions and in the principles, practice and ethics of dental care. You will also develop useful transferable skills such as good communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Most dentists work in dental practices, but you can also find them in hospitals, the Armed Forces, or working for universities.