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An alternative entry route into dentistry for able students whose education has been impacted by adversity. Using an Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) approach, this course begins the journey towards the development of the academic, personal and professional skills needed for a career in dentistry. It aims to aid the transition to university through building a strong sense of belonging within the dental student community, as well as introducing you to our learning, teaching and assessment methods.

Foundation year
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery with integrated Foundation Year 0 (BDSF) programme is designed for applicants who wish to study Dentistry but who are not currently appropriately qualified for entry to year one of the BDS undergraduate programme. The BDSF programme equips you with the scientific knowledge and study skills needed to become a confident, critically self-aware, independent learner ready for the challenges of Higher Education and University life.

Campus Information

North Plymouth campus

Four miles north of the main campus and close to Derriford Hospital, you’ll find the purpose-built, multi-million pound Peninsula Allied Health Centre based on the University of St Mark & St John (Marjon) campus. It’s where you’ll study if you’re on the Dietetic, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Physiotherapy or Podiatry course.

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

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

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

FOR INDIA

We require applicants to have completed the High School Certificate (year 12) or the Indian School Certificate (year 12) or the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (known as the Delhi Indian School Certificate Examination Year 12) with at least 60% or above. Please note that entry requirements may vary.

FOR BANGLADESH

We require applicants who have taken the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate to successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent. Our partner college on campus, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC), offers a wide variety of foundation courses.
You can apply to study a bachelor's degree from year one if you have a Bachelors degree from a recognised Bangladeshi institution, with at least two years of study.

FOR SRI LANKA

We require applicants to have completed three Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) qualifications, obtained at the conclusion of the pre-University course. Applicants who have completed other qualifications are required to have completed a Foundation Year programme with our University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) or an equivalent course.

FOR NEPAL

We require applicants to have completed the School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XII) or the Higher Secondary Education Board Examination with a GPA of at least 2.8 or above. Please note that entry requirements may vary.

Others Details

We aim to build a picture of the circumstances that may have adversely affected an applicant’s education and academic potential. When assessing an application we will consider a range of educational, social, family, and individual characteristics and experiences. Applications for this course will therefore only be considered if the contextual entry requirements are met alongside the academic criteria.
Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the five-year Dental Surgery (A206) course. However, if you meet either the GCSE or A level requirements for A206 but not the other, then you would be considered for the foundation course.

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

BDS Dental Surgery with Integrated Foundation Year (with placements)