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Dentistry, Healthcare and Medicine students

Last updated: 11/08/2025 09:22

Helpful guidance and key tasks to complete before you start your studies.

As you prepare to begin your journey with us, we want you to feel confident and well-informed. Before you arrive in Cardiff, there are a few key tasks to complete, along with helpful guidance tailored to your chosen course.

Physiotherapy student learning to apply techniques to a patient.

Fitness to practise

Get ready to practice safely and effectively.

Kristian Davies, a 5th year Dentistry student

Occupational health

Before you begin your course, there are a few important health checks to complete.

Male medical student wearing Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences uniform

Uniform

Learn about your uniform and when you’ll collect it.

IT and equipment

What you’ll need for your studies.