Bachelor of Dental Surgery (pathway from BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences)
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Health Sciences
- Duration
- 6 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
3 'A' Level passes in Chemistry (compulsory) and any two of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
Pathfinder cannot check this against your results automatically, so read it carefully or ask the admissions office.
About this programme
The dental degree that trains dentists. You learn oral biology, dental materials and the clinical treatment of teeth and gums, including surgery, restorative dentistry and orthodontics, with extensive supervised patient care. Suits manual dexterity, precision and a service orientation. A long, hands-on clinical programme with supervised patient care.
What you will study
Oral anatomy and physiology; dental materials; restorative dentistry; oral surgery and pathology; orthodontics; community dental health; clinical practice.
Further study and pathways
Internship and registration with the regulator; specialist dental training; public and private dental practice.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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