School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University

School of Dental Sciences
Newcastle University
School of Dental Sciences
Newcastle University
Framlington Place
NE2 4BW
Newcastel upon Tyne
Dean or Head of School: 
Chris Vernazza
Director of Learning and Teaching: 
Janice Ellis
Yes
Public

Curriculum, Teaching Methods & Facilities

Integrated programme
Discipline based approach
Includes research activity
Volunteering encouraged
Methods of teaching (top3): 
Self-assessment
Practical exercices
Bricolage
New technologies in use (top3): 
Lecture capture
Digital radiography
Electronic health records
Facilities on site (top3): 
Dental clinic
Clinical skills teaching laboratory
Technical skills teaching laboratory

Primary Dental Degree

Languages: 
English
Student selection at entry: 
Previous academic grades
Aptitude test
Interview
Staff to student ratio pre-clinical: 
1 staff: >20 students providing treatment
Staff to student ratio clinical: 
1 staff: 1-7 students providing treatment
Patients treated from year: 
3
Provides opportunity for outreach
International tuition fees
Local tuition fees
Financial support available
Other forms of support available: 
Reduced entry requirements

Programmes offered

Dentistry
Dental Therapy

Level of programmes

Certificate
Masters

Primary Dental Degree

Duration: 
5 years
Annual intake: 
71
Annual graduates: 
70

Dental Hygiene Degree

Duration: 
3 years
Annual intake: 
25

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