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Undergraduate

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We offer undergraduate training opportunities for students in dentistry, dental hygiene and dental therapy, and a learning experience designed to best prepare you for your future career.

We offer the following courses:

How to apply

Find out how to apply.

We require all applicants for Dental Surgery (A200) to have passed the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) before the application deadline of 15 October. In exceptional cases, a candidate may be exempt from the test on geographic grounds if they live and are educated in a country where we do not offer the test. Visit the UCAT website for more information.

Our admissions policy

Our admissions policies outline everything you need to know about our application process. Please read these carefully.

MMI (multiple mini interview) dates 2024

The MMI dates for 2024 entry are below:

QualificationUCAS codeInterview dates
Dental Surgery (BDS)A20015 - 24 January 2024
Dental Therapy and Hygiene (BSc)B75211 - 15 March 2024
Dental Hygiene (Diploma)B75011 - 15 March 2024

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Undergraduate Open Days

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Work experience for Dental Therapy and Hygiene, and Dental Hygiene

We are not currently taking on any work experience requests at the moment, please keep a check on this webpage for updates.

To find out more, please email dentalvisits@cardiff.ac.uk.

Work experience for Dental Surgery

We are not currently taking on any work experience requests at the moment, please keep a check on this webpage for updates.

One day work experience placements are held weekly on Thursdays and Fridays during term time. You must be 16 or older to take part.

You will be allocated to one clinic in the morning and another in the afternoon. We have three Dental Education Clinics and four specialised clinics:

  • Oral Surgery
  • Exam and Emergency Clinic
  • Child Dental Health Clinic
  • Orthodontic Clinic.

To find out more, please email dentalvisits@cardiff.ac.uk.