BDS Gateway to Dentistry
Gateway to Dentistry is aimed at students who have the potential to become dentists but do not meet the academic entry criteria to apply directly to our five-year undergraduate BDS Dentistry course. Our Gateway courses are a widening participation initiative for UK students who fulfil specific criteria and wish to apply for a clinical programme.
During the Gateway year students will learn alongside each other, benefiting from shared interprofessional insight and the unique community of Bristol’s medical, dental and veterinary schools. Students will be taught by academic teachers who are scientists and clinicians.
The course will deepen existing knowledge of core sciences underpinning clinical subjects. It places emphasis on the development of personal and professional skills, attributes and behaviours that enable successful transition to university study. Successful completion of the Gateway year allows automatic progression onto BDS Dentistry.
Eligibility
This course is open to applicants from specific schools and colleges in the UK only and/or to those who have spent three months or more in care. Further information and lists of the eligible schools and colleges is available within the Admissions Statement, and under "Aspiring State School or College" at Contextual offers.
International students may be eligible for the International Foundation Programme for Medicine and Dentistry.
Health and Disclosure and Barring Service check
Certain health conditions may be incompatible with careers in dentistry. Before starting your degree you will need to complete a health assessment questionnaire and pre-course screening for blood-borne viruses; find out more about pre-course occupational health information.
In accordance with General Dental Council guidelines on fitness to practise, all dental students are required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with other health-related courses in the UK.
Please note that as part of your training you will come into contact with human and animal cadaveric material.
Campus Information
Clifton
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our graduates are highly employable, and we're one of the most targeted universities by leading UK employers. You'll be joining a network of talented alumni, developing careers in over 190 countries worldwide.
Our Careers Service offers a range of services to support you.
Our staff can help you explore your options, develop your employability skills and make successful job applications.
Online resources to help you research employers, browse job vacancies and practise for employer selection activities.
Dedicated resources for international students and postgraduate students.
Advice on postgraduate study options and funding.
Access to the Careers Service remains free for three years after you graduate.
PSW Opportunity
2 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A-level Standard offer A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject, or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
- A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? AAA including Mathematics and another mathematics-related subject, or AAB including AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer 40 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 6 at Higher Level in another mathematics-related subject
- We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. CBSE or CISCE English at 70-80% or above can be accepted in lieu of another English test such as IELTS.
- Entry requirements for our undergraduate programmes will vary depending on the course you wish to apply for, your Year 12 examination board, and subjects taken.
- Typical offers for CBSE and CISCE range from 80% (equivalent to ABB at A-level) to 90% (equivalent to A*AA at A-level)
You can apply for undergraduate courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS institution code for the University of Bristol is BRISL B78.
Entry requirements vary for each course. Please check our undergraduate course listings for details of specific requirements.
Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as ‘profiles’. The required profile will be shown on the course page. Find out more about our English language profiles.
We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. CBSE or CISCE English at 70-80% or above can be accepted in lieu of another English test such as IELTS.
Entry requirements for our undergraduate programmes will vary depending on the course you wish to apply for, your Year 12 examination board, and subjects taken.
Typical offers for CBSE and CISCE range from 80% (equivalent to ABB at A-level) to 90% (equivalent to A*AA at A-level). If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, please contact us.
LLB Law applicants
We are pleased to note that Bristol’s LLB Law degree is recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Profile A
IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only (otherwise see English language proficiency tests):
7.5 overall with 7.0 in all skills
Profile B
IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only (otherwise see English language proficiency tests):
UG: 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
PG: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all skills
Profile C
IELTS Academic:
6.5 with 6.5 in all skills
Profile D
IELTS Academic:
6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and writing, with no score below 6.0
Profile E
IELTS Academic:
6.5 overall with no score below 6.0
Profile F
IELTS Academic:
6.0 overall with either listening or speaking at 6.5, with no score below 6.0
Profile G
IELTS Academic:
6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening, and no score below 6.0
- Course Code: A208
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 06 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
N/A
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: 50 GBP
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