This is a six year programme. The first year is as described and then the following five years are as outlined in the BDS programme specification.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry IE | CHEM10200 | 40 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| Foundations in Bioscience I: Molecules to Cells | ANAT10003 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Foundations in Bioscience II: Tissues to Organisms | ANAT10004 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Personal and Professional Development | ANAT10007 | 40 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| Gateway to Dentistry (BDS) | 120 |
Unit Pass Mark for Professional Programmes (MBChB, BDS, BVSc): 50 out of 100
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please refer to the specific progression/award requirements for Gateway programmes.
All undergraduate degree programmes allow the opportunity for a student to exit from a programme with a Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education.
Integrated Master's degrees may also allow the opportunity for a student to exit from the programme with an equivalent Bachelor's degree where a student has achieved 360 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 6, and has successfully met any additional criteria as described in the programme specification.
The opportunities for a student to exit from one of the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry with an Award is outlined in the relevant Programme Regulations (which are available as an annex in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes).
The pass mark for the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine and Dentistry is 50 out of 100. The classification of a degree in the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry is provided in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
