Global Rank
#92
National Rank
#6
Student Body
28,000
Employment Rate
95%
The University of Bristol School of Oral and Dental Sciences is one of the UK's most respected dental schools, combining exceptional academic training with hands-on clinical experience in Bristol's thriving NHS dental services. The school is housed in the Bristol Dental Hospital, a purpose-built NHS teaching facility adjacent to the main university campus. Bristol's BDS programme is praised for its strong integration of clinical experience from early years, innovative curriculum design, and superb student-staff relationships. The school consistently achieves high scores in national student satisfaction surveys. Research at Bristol focuses on oral biology, dental public health, and clinical dentistry, with several internationally recognised research groups contributing to the school's reputation.
Bristol Dental School was established in 1894 as part of the Bristol Royal Infirmary. It became part of the University of Bristol in 1909 and has continued to develop as a leading centre of dental education and research.
GDC accreditation maintained since establishment. Regular review ensures programme standards.
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