Program Overview

Dentistry Program

The Dentistry program at University College Cork is a five-year course that incorporates the vertical integration of traditional pre-clinical and clinical subjects to deliver an educational experience and training which follows contemporary best-practice teaching methodologies.

Course Outline

The course outline includes the following modules:

• Year 1 Modules:
  • AN1005 Principles of Human Structure for Dentistry (5 credits)
  • AN1006 Topographical Anatomy (10 credits)
  • BC1024 Introduction to Biomolecules and Metabolic Pathways (10 credits)
  • PL1001 Introduction to Physiology for Dentistry I (5 credits)
  • PL1002 Introduction to Physiology for Dentistry II (10 credits)
  • OH1001 Fundamentals of Dentistry I (15 credits)
  • OH1002 Fundamentals of Dentistry II (5 credits)
• Year 2 Modules:
  • Neuroanatomy and Embryology for Dental Students
  • Mammalian Cell and Tissue Structure
  • Dental Morphology, Histology, and Embryology
  • Molecular Biology
  • The Nervous System
  • Physiology for Dental Students
  • Foundations of Medicine
  • Mechanisms of Disease
  • Principles of Pharmacology
  • Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
• Year 3 Modules:
  • Dental Pharmacology
  • Manifestations of Systemic and Oral Disease
  • Practical Restorative Dentistry
  • Development of Clinical Skills
  • Theoretical Basis for Clinical Dentistry
  • Behavioural and Ethical Dental Practice
• Year 4 Modules:
  • Clinical Medical Sciences in Dentistry
  • Introduction to Dental Surgery
  • Introduction to Oral Health and Development I
  • Clinical Adult Oral Health
  • Theoretical Adult Oral Health I
• Year 5 Modules:
  • Dental Surgery
  • Oral Health and Development
  • Clinical Restorative Dentistry
  • Theoretical Dentistry

Why Choose This Course

Dentistry is a highly satisfying and rewarding career. It affords you the opportunity to provide a high standard of clinical care for patients. Coupled with this is the potential to alter the patient's lifestyle to enhance their oral health.

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.
• EU/EFTA/UK Qualifications: EU/EFTA/UK applicants presenting an equivalent school-leaving qualification should review the EU/EFTA/UK Applicants page for information on equivalent grades and how to prove their level of English.
• Mature Students: To compete through the mature entry route, applicants must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the application year and apply online via the CAO by 1 February.
• Fitness to Practise: This programme is subject to UCC's Fitness to Practise Policy.
• Student Garda Vetting: All students on this programme will come into contact with the public and assume positions of trust through educational and training opportunities.

Fees and Costs

• The State will pay the tuition fees for EU students who are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme.
• The annual student contribution and capitation fees are payable by the student.
• There is a total charge of €4,000 for the use of Dental Hospital equipment and instruments over the duration of this course.

How To Apply

• Irish and European (EU/EFTA/UK) Applicants: Apply via the CAO.
• Mature Applicants: Apply via the CAO by 1 February.
• QQI/FET Applicants: Apply via the CAO.
• Non-EU Applicants: If you are from outside the EU/EFTA/UK, apply online via the UCC Apply portal.