Study Graduate Entry Dentistry in the UK

• Universities in the UK offer a 4-Year Graduate Entry Dentistry Programme that qualifies students with a global qualification in Dentistry.
• Candidates are eligible to apply if they hold a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in a science-related field such as Biomedical Science.
• Applications require candidates to submit analytical academic transcripts of prior studies which are assessed by an evaluation team.
• The UK graduate programme commences in the second year of the 5-Year Undergraduate Dentistry Programme.
• Students study at an accelerated rate with one year of preclinical modules studied in the UK followed by three years of clinical modules at dentistry facilities.
• Graduates from this programme are highly qualified with an international degree and are in a fantastic position to pursue a career in the region, or further abroad.
• Students will complete the majority of the studies in Georgia.

• Candidates wishing to pursue a graduate dentistry qualification in the UK can study at New Vision University (NVU), a Georgian-based University with campuses in Tbilisi, Georgia and Derby, Georgia.
• In the second half of 2021, NVU welcomes students to study on-campus in Derby, UK.
• NVU is an institution operating international dentistry and medical schools that are highly regarded for their excellent staff and exceptional modern facilities.
• The university has been featured in esteemed medical directories and associations including WDMS and FAIMER.
• Full teaching campuses offer comprehensive learning resources and equipment for students including scientific research laboratories, dentistry and medical training equipment, and digital zones.
• NVU has established partnerships with dental and medical facilities, clinics and practices that offer students training pathways for their professional dentistry career.

• Dentistry students from graduate programmes will study in the UK at the New Vision University (NVU) campus secured in Derby.
• The campus will open in the second half of 2021 after comprehensive modern conversion of a 44,000 sq. ft. building to a Medicine and Dentistry School.
• NVU welcomes students to study on-campus in Derby with facilities for pre-clinical studies.
• Students enrolled in on-campus programmes will study modules for dental and medical training using world-class equipment, laboratories, and learning spaces.

The 4-Year Graduate Entry Programme is only open to students who have completed a Bachelor of Science (or related science degree such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Biomedicine etc.) at a university in the UK, Europe, or outside the UK with these academic transcripts assessed as part of the application process.

1. An application which includes the following details: bio, education history and course for which you are applying.
2. A copy of your secondary education results with subjects studied.
3. Documents from your home country confirming that you are authorised to study in Georgia.
4. Two small photos of 4-5cm.

• Prior to application for the Overseas Registration Exam, international dental graduates must submit a record of their clinical experience and dental degree.
• The General Dental Council (GDC) in the UK specifies a minimum of 1600 hours of clinical experience which:
○ Comprise hours spent completing appropriate investigations and/or administering dental treatment
○ Do not comprise time spent observing dentists or assisting other dentists/dental students

• The 1600 hours of clinical experience can be:
○ From during the dental degree,
○ During post-qualification experience, or,
○ A combination of degree and post-qualification experience

• The UK is a leading region for dentistry training and extensive professional opportunities for graduates to work in the field.
• The UK attracts many of the world’s most experienced dentistry professors and dentists who teach in NHS facilities and surgeries.
• Students complete clinical rotations and learn from working dentistry professionals.
• This is a worthwhile pathway for dentistry students interested in establishing a career in the region and they develop local professional networks.

• Online studies (distance learning studies), are not currently recognised by any of the world’s Dental Councils.
• Online study is not offered as a study option.
• When dentistry graduates apply for registration, all Dental Councils assess the evidence of studies, including online study:
  • Students are advised to have a formal explanation prepared, on request, including evidence and exception documentation for online studies completed during Covid-19.