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Bachelor of Dental Surgery
The Faculty of Dentistry offers a four-year full-time undergraduate course leading to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree. Students who consistently perform well in their professional examinations across the four years may be eligible for the BDS (Honours) degree.
National University of Singapore
Faculty of Dentistry
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 Years
Course details
| Field of study | Health Sciences |
| Certification offered | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level | |
| Polytechnic Diploma | |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | |
| NUS High School Diploma | |
| International and other qualifications |
- If you have a medical condition or disability, you should share your condition in your admission application. This is for the University to better understand your needs for support and resources during your studies, and to ascertain if required provisions are available.
Internship
As part of the clinical training in Year 3 and Year 4, undergraduates manage the oral health needs of patients across the lifespan and provide them with a comprehensive scope of dental treatment, under close staff supervision.
Overseas exposure programme
Year 3 students have the opportunity to experience other cultures and different learning environments with a 2-week overseas atttachment programme in overseas dental institutions.
Career prospects
You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:
- Dental Officers
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
Graduate employment outcomes
Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.
How to register
Direct Admissions with NUS
You may register here.