Programme Overview
NUS Dentistry is Singapore’s only dental school, offering a four-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme. The curriculum blends biomedical sciences with clinical training, preparing you for registration as a dental practitioner. Clinical practice begins early, and the small cohort size means close mentorship. Admission requires an interview and aptitude test. If you’re interested in healthcare but prefer the medical rather than dental route, consider Medicine. Singapore's only undergraduate dentistry programme with clinical training from Year 2. Offers excellent career stability and earning potential. Students treat real patients under supervision as part of the curriculum.
Admission Requirements
IB Diploma
- •No specific subject prerequisites listed
- •but admission requires interview and aptitude test
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level
- •No specific subject prerequisites listed
- •but admission requires interview and aptitude test
This refers to Singapore A-Level qualifications, not international A-Level programmes.
Requirements are for reference only. NUS Official Prerequisites (IB / Singapore A-Level)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BDS Dentistry at NUS cover?
NUS Dentistry is Singapore’s only dental school, offering a four-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme. The curriculum blends biomedical sciences with clinical training, preparing you for registration as a dental practitioner. Clinical practice begins early, and the small cohort size means close mentorship. Admission requires an interview and aptitude te…
What are the entry requirements for BDS Dentistry?
IB: No specific subject prerequisites listed, but admission requires interview and aptitude test; Singapore A-Level: No specific subject prerequisites listed, but admission requires interview and aptitude test.
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