An insight to studying dentistry abroad

Access through your institution Buy or subscribe Dentistry is an attractive career due to a myriad of factors: excellent prospects for graduates, a defined career pathway as an evolving

profession and opportunities for further self-development. Unsurprisingly, it is one of the top ten most favoured courses in United Kingdom (UK) universities, demonstrated through a 20%

increase of applicants over the last decade.1 Unsuccessful applicants attempt reapplication which exacerbates the competition; thus, some students turn to alternative roads to undergraduate

dental education. For this article, three UK students studying dentistry abroad have offered their opinions and insight; based on their experiences through the UK admissions route and

current education in Spanish universities (Universidad Europea de Madrid and Universidad Catolica de Valencia). This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution ACCESS

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