University of Glasgow BDS Fees, Requirement, Application, Deadline 2026.

Year

Term

Modules / Areas of Study

Clinical Component

Year 1

Term 1 (Sep–Dec)

- Foundations of Biomedical Science

- Introduction to Dentistry

- Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry

- Early patient contact (observational)

Term 2 (Jan–May)

- Oral Biology

- Health & Disease Concepts

- Basic Communication Skills

- Visits to dental hospital clinics

Year 2

Term 1

- Dental Anatomy & Tooth Morphology

- Introduction to Operative Techniques

- Oral Histology & Pathology

- Simulated clinical skills labs (phantom head)

Term 2

- Periodontology Basics

- Prosthodontics I

- Pharmacology

- Radiology Principles

- Practical simulation continues

Year 3

Term 1

- Paediatric Dentistry

- Restorative Dentistry

- Radiography

- Oral Surgery Introduction

- Supervised clinical treatment of patients begins

Term 2

- Behavioural Science in Dentistry

- Elective Planning

- Public Health Dentistry

- Outreach clinical sessions

- First extractions

Year 4

Term 1

- Oral Medicine

- Endodontics

- Advanced Prosthodontics

- Orthodontics I

- Increased patient treatment responsibility

Term 2

- Oral Surgery II

- Special Care Dentistry

- Oral Radiology

- Clinical Audit

- Rotations across multiple specialties

Year 5

Term 1

- Clinical Consolidation

- Management of Partially Dentate Patients

- Treatment Planning

- Final-year clinical care (supervised)

Term 2

- Capstone Clinical Assessments

- Preparation for Practice

- Elective Study Project (presentation/report)

- Final clinical exams

- Mock OSCE & real OSCE