Why Dentistry at RCSI Dublin?
At RCSI, our students enjoy an immersive educational journey with a strong focus on acquiring the clinical and communication skills necessary to effectively practice in complex healthcare environments and to serve diverse populations and cultures.
RCSI’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme is studied over five years, on a full-time basis. It offers a vertically and horizontally integrated spiralled curriculum utilising a blend of teaching and learning methods, which combine clinical skills training with the acquisition of knowledge, skills, acumen and professional attributes.
All teaching and learning activities are patient- and student-centered, and are specifically designed for students to experience authentic and contextual learning in dentistry.
The programme ensures that students are fully prepared for a primary care dentistry career and, in addition, provides the foundations on which to develop their knowledge and skills, facilitating them to enter dental specialist training programmes where appropriate.
Small-group teaching
Our approach to small-group teaching supports curriculum delivery, and enables you to get to know your lecturers and receive regular feedback in a supportive learning environment.
Early patient contact
Early patient contact is one of the standout characteristics of the programme. Students experience contact with patients from Year 1 on allowing for the early development of clinical and communication skills under close supervision.
State-of-the-art facilities
RCSI’s Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) enables students to develop and consolidate their clinical skills in a safe, low-risk environment before going on to treat actual patients.
Community focus
Students engage closely with local communities throughout the course which develops professionalism and social accountability skills and gives a deep understanding of the needs and demands of different groups in the population.
Multidisciplinary environment
Study alongside your future colleagues in Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Advanced Therapeutic Technologies, ensuring that the multidisciplinary nature of patient care is reflected in your education at RCSI.
Career readiness
Students develop transferable skills for lifelong learning and a career in dentistry, and you will also receive intensive support in choosing your own future career path.
