Bachelor of Dental Surgery: Where will I be based?
Explore the variety of locations and facilities that our students will have access to
Year one and two
The teaching for year one and two usually take place at Portland Square, situated on the main campus, and at our clinical Dental Education Facilities in Plymouth Devonport and Derriford. As a dental student the full range of University facilities are available to you, including the Library, Students’ Union, and Student Medical Centre.
Year three
The clinical dentistry modules during your third year will take place at the clinical facilities in Exeter. This specifically designed facility will meet all your needs as a dental student and is integrated with local NHS dental care provision, to allow you to gain experience of both routine and specialist dental care.
Year four
The clinical dentistry modules during your fourth year will take place at the clinical facilities in Truro. As with Exeter, this specially designed facilities will meet all your needs as a dental student and is integrated with local NHS dental care provision, to allow you to gain experience of both routine and specialist dental care.
Year five
In year five you will have the opportunity to work in our Derriford Dental Education Facility in a simulated general practice clinic, 'Dental Practice Experience'. Here you will be encouraged to enhance your independent clinical decision making and treatment skills, working with a qualified nurse in an authentic environment.
Explore our Dental Education Facilities
From progressive clinical spaces to Simulated Dental Learning Environments, you will benefit from exceptional facilities throughout your course.
You will be taught across a number of locations in Plymouth, Exeter and Truro.
