Dentistry BSc

The Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London offers a five‑year BDS programme that integrates basic sciences, clinical practice and professional development from the first year. Students begin with fundamentals of clinical practice, oral biology, dental materials and the relationship between systemic health and oral disease, while undertaking early patient contact and hands‑on training in clinical skills laboratories, haptics and VR environments. The curriculum follows a spiral model, revisiting and expanding core topics across years 2‑4, which include restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral medicine, oral surgery and orthodontics, delivered through seminars, small‑group sessions, outreach clinics in east London and the Royal London Dental Institute. Assessment combines continuous in‑course examinations, objective structured clinical examinations, reflective portfolios and student‑selected components such as research or quality improvement projects. Teaching utilises lectures, seminars, symposia, practical sessions and access to a modern facility that includes clinical suites, laboratories and extensive library resources, ensuring graduates acquire the clinical competence, interpersonal skills and professionalism required for safe dental practice.