Global Rank
#149
National Rank
#5
Student Body
39,000
Employment Rate
95.5%
The University of Leeds School of Dentistry is one of the UK's largest and most respected dental schools, offering training at the Leeds Dental Institute — a major NHS teaching dental hospital. The school offers both the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and the MChD/BChD route, providing flexible pathways to dental qualification. Leeds places a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and innovation, with early patient contact and progressive clinical responsibilities. The school's graduates are consistently in high demand across NHS general practice, hospital dentistry, and specialty training. Research at Leeds spans restorative dentistry, dental biomaterials, oral disease, and healthcare systems, supported by strong NHS and industry partnerships.
Leeds Dental School was established in 1892 as a department of the Leeds General Infirmary. It became part of the University of Leeds in 1920 and has since grown into one of the UK's largest dental training institutions.
GDC accreditation maintained since 1892. Leeds Dental Institute is a major NHS teaching hospital.
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