Orthodontics

Academic Requirements:

Applicants must hold a degree of at least 2ii Honours standard or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. In addition, applicants must:

a) Have gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), or equivalent, or other approved qualification in a cognate area;

b) For those residing outside the UK, be currently registered within their profession within their own country and have access to an appropriate patient base to facilitate study;

c) Or those practising on patients in the College#:

• Be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC)
• Provide evidence of good health
• Provide evidence of Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance or equivalent

and

d) Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GSCE grade C or equivalent) or for international students, a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no band score under 5.5 or equivalent English language examinations and tests;

and

e) Provide two satisfactory references, one of which must be an academic reference.

# Criterion c) is only for those who are practising on patients in the college. If an applicant cannot meet criterion c) then they can undertake the courses but would not practice on patients – their practice would be simulation-based.

English Language Requirements:

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

16210 GBP