Bachelor in Zahnchirurgie

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is an undergraduate degree program that prepares individuals for a career in dentistry. It is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to diagnose, prevent, and treat oral diseases and disorders.

The BDS course typically spans a period of four to five years, depending on the country and university offering the program. It includes a combination of theoretical coursework, practical training, and clinical experience.

The curriculum of the BDS program covers a wide range of subjects, including dental anatomy, dental histology, oral pathology, oral medicine, dental materials, dental radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontology, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and public health dentistry.

Students will learn about the structure and function of the teeth, oral tissues, and related structures. They will gain knowledge in the diagnosis and management of various dental conditions, such as dental caries, periodontal disease, oral infections, oral cancer, and malocclusions.

Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to develop their clinical skills through hands-on training in dental clinics. Under the supervision of experienced faculty, they will learn how to perform dental procedures, such as dental fillings, extractions, root canal treatments, crown and bridge work, denture fabrication, orthodontic treatments, and minor oral surgeries.

Dentistry Degree Highlights

The Dentistry degree program at Queen's is Ranked 2nd in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and 3rd in the Guardian University Guide (2021) out of the 16 Dental Schools in the UK.

Professional Accreditations

• The Queen’s University Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree program is recognized and accredited by the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council (GDC) as a registrable qualification.
• International applicants should ensure that they thoroughly research the licensing requirements for practicing dentistry in their home country after graduation from Queen’s University Belfast. Canadian students should note that as Queen’s University is in the United Kingdom we do not, therefore, participate in the reciprocity agreement which applies only to the Republic of Ireland.

Career Development

• Students will have the opportunity to undertake clinical placements from year 1 of the course. During their course, students will gain experience in a range of clinical settings to help develop their skills and career opportunities. Students who complete the BDS program can apply for full registration with the GDC which allows the registrant to practice as a dentist in the UK if the student fulfills the UK government’s residency requirements.

World Class Facilities

• We take great pride in our commitment to enhancing the student learning experience and our modern clinical facilities are a key part of this. Our students are working and learning in clinics that have been redeveloped to a high specification and a state-of-the-art Clinical Techniques Laboratory (CTL) is now used by students throughout the program.

Internationally Renowned Experts

• The Dentistry degree program at Queen's is Ranked 2nd in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and 3rd in the Guardian University Guide (2021) out of the 16 Dental Schools in the UK.

Queen’s University Belfast is ranked in the Top 200 Universities in the World (QS World University Rankings 2019)

140 in the world for graduate prospects (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020)

Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast, one of three Queen's Colleges in Ireland, it became an independent university in 1908 and is the ninth oldest university in the UK. Today, Queen’s is a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.

Queen’s is ranked 8th in the UK for Research Intensity (REF 2014/ Times Higher Education) with over 75% of its research assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2014.

We’re A Global University

Students enjoy being educated by world-leading academics working at the forefront of their disciplines and a significant investment in the student experience has resulted in high levels of student satisfaction and employability rates.

Global Research Institutes

Building on its disciplinary excellence, the University has created four flagship Global Research Institutes which bring leading academics together to tackle some of the greatest global challenges of our time in the areas of: Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety.

The Faculty Of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences at Queen’s deliver high quality, leading-edge education, through world-class staff, focused on the needs of society. We provide an educational experience that is research-led and enriches our students intellectually, socially and culturally.

Our hope is that students from around the world will join with us to both learn and also bring new ideas and approaches to help drive forward our ambitions to enhance and advance life. Queen's is at the heart of Belfast's culture, as well as its art and social scenes. We're proud to be part of a bustling, cosmopolitan city boasting a vibrant social life and rich cultural heritage.

Addressing Global Challenges

Through our education and research, we strive to address some of the world’s greatest challenges, our academic staff undertake world-leading research through our Schools and Global research institutes in Health Sciences and Global Food Security. This has resulted in new treatments for patients and greater levels of protection for the food we eat.

Faculty Schools

The School of Biological Sciences The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences The School of Nursing and Midwifery The School of Pharmacy