University of Liverpool School of Dental Sciences
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Honours 5 year course (1st year entry)
COURSE DETAILS
UCAS course code A200, institution code N21
5 year full time course (1st year entry); a highly integrated PBL-based preventative-orientated programme with early clinical experience
Teaching
Throughout the 5 year teaching programme, emphasis is placed on the scientific basis of dentistry and preventative dentistry. Problem-based learning (PBL) plays at integral role in the first few years of the BDS programme, in which students work together in small groups to discuss case scenarios and problem solve. This method of self-directed learning aids students’ learning by developing their enquiring approach and responsibility for their own learning. PBL is supported by other teaching methods such as lectures.
Course topics
During the first year, students are introduced to the BDS programme and will cover various modules including the PBL-based basic medical sciences module which is taken in conjunction with first year medical students. Other modules include: introduction to oral health and preventative dentistry, introduction to operative dentistry and communication skills – again taken jointly with first year medical students.
In year 2, modules covered include the PBL-based oral sciences and medicine course which involves plenaries, clinicopathological conferences (CPCs), human anatomy course and personal study. Students will also be introduced to clinical practice, and cover modules such as prosthodontics, preventative dentistry, and behavioural sciences (clinical psychology and primary care).
During years 3 and 4, students will continue their PBL course in oral sciences and medicine with greater emphasis on clinical medicine. Other modules covered include: clinical dental practice; oral and maxillofacial surgery, preventative dentistry, basic medical science, and sedation for dentistry.
During the final year, students will cover the following modules: clinical dental practice, oral pathology, oral diseases, preventative dentistry, law and ethics, vocational training and career development. They will also carry out independent coursework in the form of written case reports and set essays.
Clinical experience
Students will gain the majority of their clinical experience treating patients in various clinics of the Dental Hospital under close supervision.
Student will begin practical dental operative training in year 1 and will begin treating patients in year 2 in the restorative department.
In years 3 and 4 students will spend three to four days per week gaining clinical experience in restorative dentistry in topics such as conservation, periodontology, prosthodontics, dental materials science, preventative dentistry, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry and radiology.
In either year 4 or 5, students will spend one day a week treating patients within the community dental services and general dental practices in Merseyside, Cheshire and East Lancashire as part of the Outreach programme.
In year 5, students will continue their clinical dental practice, and cover topics such as advanced operative skills, close support dentistry and sedation for dentistry. Students will spend time at clinical attachments at the Maxillofacial Unit in University Hospitals Aintree and at the Accident and Emergency Department in the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. There are also attachments at the oral pathology laboratory, and oral diagnosis attachments to the Liverpool University Dental Hospital Examinations Department.
Special features
Students will have the opportunity for elective study at the end of year 4 in which students undertake a research project of their choice, which may take place abroad, after which an elective report will need to be carried out with a presentation early in year 5.
A fast-track four year BDS (A201) programme runs at the Liverpool School of Dental Sciences for graduates with a minimum 2:1 biomedically-related degree, on which students will follow the same final three years of the five year BDS A200 programme, with the first year building on the graduate’s knowledge. For more details, please see the institution website: http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/A201.htm
Assessment
Students on the BDS program at the University of Liverpool will be assessed via a number of formative and summative assessments in the form of written papers including essay questions, multiple choice questions (MCQs), and problem-solving questions. Students will also be assessed throughout the programme with other methods of assessment such as Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Coursework in the form of clinical reports, elective reports, and community dentistry dissertation will be also be undertaken by students. Clinical work is continually assessed and graded using the competence grading system.
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic entry requirements
A levels: AAB grades at A Level including 2 sciences, one of which must be either Chemistry or Biology. If not offered at A level, either Chemistry or Biology must be offered at AS Level grade A. General studies is not accepted.
Scottish qualifications: AAAAB at Higher Level or AAB at Advanced Higher Level.
International Baccalaureate: A minimum of 36 points with at least 6 in Chemistry and Biology
For other accepted entry qualifications accepted and access to higher education applications please see the institution website:
http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/A200.htm
For graduate entry BDS (four year course) please refer to the following link:
http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/A201.htm
General entry requirements
Work experience: Work experience at a General Dental Practice is normally required.
Health screening: All dental students must produce evidence of non-infectivity to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. Evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis B must be produced prior to any clinical training.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) enhanced disclosure: All students at dental schools will have a high level of unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults and must therefore undergo a CRB check at enhanced level.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Candidates must apply via UCAS. The application must include a personal statement detailing reasons for choosing dentistry and any supporting information such as teamwork or leadership experience. The application must also include a school or college reference. Applications must be received from UCAS in the period from mid September to October 15. Applications are not normally considered after October 15.
Outstanding candidates will be invited for interview, and if successful, will be notified of an offer via UCAS.
Please contact the dental admissions department for details regarding resit / retake applications.
CONTACT DETAILS
Denta l Sciences
The University of Liverpool
Pembroke Place
Liverpool L3 5PS
United Kingdom
Email: dentenq@liv.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)151 706 5298
Fax: +44 (0)151 706 5652
REFERENCES
http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/brochures/dentistry.pdf
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