DENTISTRY
YOUR FUTURE OUR PASSION
WHO WE ARE
We are an educational consultancy that specialises in Dentistry courses in Valencia, Spain and we are organising the admission process for the Universidad Católica de Valencia for the Dentistry Undergraduate and Master programmes (Comprehensive Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery and Implantology), with English tuition.
Our motto “YOUR FUTURE OUR PASSION” is a testament to how we strive to keep our students’ best interests at heart.
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Since 2011 we have:
- Assisted three Spanish Universities in launching a Dentistry Degree in English;
- Been appointed as admissions for Universidad Católica de Valencia for the Dentistry undergraduate program and masters in implantology, with English tuition.
DENTISTRY DEGREE
Degree level: 300 ECTS
Start date: September 2024
Duration: 5 years
Study mode: Full-time
Tuition fees: €15690 (2023/24)
Tuition language: English
University: Universidad Católica de Valencia
San Carlos Borromeo Campus
City: Valencia
Country: Spain
WHY STUDYING DENTISTRY IN ENGLISH AT UCV?
- Located in the historical centre of Valencia, UCV offers a high-quality education;
- Students are taught in small groups and receive quality advice and support;
- The training is based on a problem-solving approach and exposes students to new dental technology and research;
- Lectures and seminars delivered by experts and leading dental professionals;
- Students carry out practical training at UCV’s clinics being supervised by an expert faculty member when they work with patients;
- Starting with the 3rd year of studies, UCV’s students may collaborate, perform the extracurricular practice or undertake an internship in UCV’s clinics, private clinics or hospitals;
- UCV’s clinics include a variety of diagnostic tools such as orthopantomography, teleradiography, computerized axial tomography, fully-equipped operating theatre, intraoral digital radiography, CEREC Bluecam MCXL milling units;
- At UCV Dental Pathology and Therapeutics Congress year 3rd and year 4th students present a literature review and academic research projects;
- UCV has the lowest drop-out rate in the Valencian Community thanks to the individualized support offered through the Tutorial Action Plan;
- The UCV has an Employability Area with a job bank and personalized job placement plan.
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
In 2016 GDC Education launched the Dentistry Degree in English with the Universidad Católica de Valencia. The academic content is taught and examined fully in English, for the entire duration of the degree. Starting with the 3rd year of studies, the clinical/practical sessions are taught and examined in Spanish.
| SUBJECTS IN COURSE 1 | TYPE | ECTS | SEMESTER |
| Biochemistry | FB | 6 | one |
| Biology | FB | 6 | one |
| Embryology and General Anatomy I | FB | 6 | one |
| Epidemiology and Statistics | FB | 6 | two |
| General Anatomy II and Oral Anatomy | FB | 6 | two |
| Histology | FB | 6 | two |
| Human and Oral Physiology | FB | 6 | one |
| Microbiology | OB | 6 | two |
| Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church | OB | 6 | one |
| Optional subjects | OP | 6 |
| SUBJECTS IN COURSE 2 | TYPE | ECTS | SEMESTER |
| Anaesthesiology | OB | 6 | one |
| Anthropology | FB | 6 | one |
| Dental Equipment, Materials and Instrumentation | OB | 6 | two |
| General and Dental Pharmacology | OB | 6 | one |
| General medical and surgical pathology | OB | 6 | two |
| Medical and surgical specialities | OB | 6 | two |
| Modern Language: English | FB | 6 | two |
| Oral Radiology | OB | 6 | one |
| Anatomical pathology | OB | 6 | one |
| Psychology | FB | 6 | two |
| SUBJECTS IN COURSE 3 | TYPE | ECTS | SEMESTER |
| Bioethics | OB | 6 | one |
| Oral medicine | OB | 6 | one |
| Orthodontics I | OB | 6 | two |
| Pathology and Dental Therapeutics I | OB | 6 | one |
| Pathology and Dental Therapeutics II | OB | 6 | two |
| Periodontics I | OB | 6 | two |
| Preventive and Community Dentistry | OB | 6 | one |
| Prosthodontics I | OB | 6 | one |
| Prosthodontics II | OB | 6 | two |
| Optional subjects | OP | 6 |
| SUBJECTS IN COURSE 4 | TYPE | ECTS | SEMESTER |
| Dental aesthetics | OB | 6 | two |
| Special care dentistry | OB | 6 | two |
| Oral Surgery I | OB | 6 | one |
| Orthodontics II | OB | 6 | one |
| Pediatric Dentistry I | OB | 6 | one |
| Pediatric Dentistry II | OB | 6 | two |
| Pathology and Dental Therapeutics III | OB | 6 | one |
| Pathology of the Temporo-Mandibular Joint and Orofacial Pain | OB | 6 | two |
| Periodontics | OB | 6 | two |
| Periodontics II | OB | 6 | two |
| Prosthodontics III | OB | 6 | one |
| SUBJECTS IN COURSE 5 | TYPE | ECTS | SEMESTER |
| Adult comprehensive dentistry. Practicum | PE | 12 | two |
| Final degree project | TFG | 12 | two |
| Pediatric comprehensive dentistry. Practicum | PE | 12 | two |
| Dental Traumatology | OB | 6 | one |
| Medical emergencies in dentistry | OB | 6 | two |
| Legal and Forensic Dentistry | OB | 6 | one |
| Oral Surgery II – Implantology | OB | 6 | two |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A-Level and GCSE
ABB in A-Level is the typical offer, including Biology and Chemistry but, when we are analyzing an application, we are looking at student’s full profile, therefore, other grades are also considered.
A minimum of 5 GCSE exams with grades between 4 and 9, English and Mathematics included.
Scottish Advanced Highers
Advanced Highers in Biology and Chemistry with minimum BB.
International Baccalaureate
32 points minimum, with HL Biology and Chemistry. The total point score includes TOK/EE.
Other EU and non-EU Leaving Certificates
The equivalent of other European and International Leaving Certificates are accepted.
English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic with a minimum of 7.0 overall band score and with not less than 6.5 in any one component, or equivalent.
HOW TO APPLY
The admission process is exclusively handled by GDC Education.
There are 66 places for Dentistry Degree in English and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the course is full. Even if there is no deadline for applications, it is recommended to start the admission process early in advance as the course is usually full a few months before the academic year starts.
The admission documents are:
- GDC Education Application Form;
- A passport size photo (with white background);
- Scanned copy of relevant passport page;
- Scanned copy of your DBS (criminal record, if you have one);
- Scanned copy of your vaccination (immunization) history;
- All academic transcripts and certificates;
- Predicted grades.
Students who meet the entry requirements are invited to sit an online admission test and attend an interview.
Successful students will be advised by GDC Education about the number of days that they have in order to secure their place but, normally, it is 10 working days. To secure the place, students have to pay €7400 to the account mentioned in the offer letter. This payment includes a €1400 reservation fee plus €6000 GDC Education’s Pastoral Care package (one payment, first year only).
FEES
€15690
Tuition fees for 2023/24 academic year, payable in one or in ten monthly instalments, from September 2023. If you pay in one instalment you will be entitled to a discount of 3% of the total fees payable.
Tuition fees for 2024/25 will be updated.
€300
Application fee to be paid after the interview is complete. The fee for the admission test is included in the application fee.
€1400
Reservation fee paid in 10 working days from receiving the offer (deducted from the tuition fee).
€6000
Pastoral Care package paid with the reservation fee when accepting the offer (mandatory for the 1st year).
Loans, Grants and Scholarships
There are no loans, grants or scholarships available to study Dentistry Degree in English at UCV. Please consider covering the tuition fee, the accommodation, travel and living expenses from your own budget. If your country allows you to access student support, contact us prior to accepting the UCV’s offer.
CAREERS & PLACEMENTS
As a new dental graduate, you will have a variety of career pathways open to you. The most common role is as a general dental practitioner, but you may also become a specialist practitioner (orthodontics or endodontics), consultant in the hospital dental service, you may work in private companies, public administration, teaching and research.
ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION
The official title of the degree is Grado en Odontologia, the official graduation title is Graduado/a en Odontologia and the name of the regulated profession is Odontólogo.
Here is the recognition under DIRECTIVE 2005/36/EC, which enables the free movement of professionals such as dental practitioners and doctors, within the EU. As a dental practitioner, you enjoy automatic recognition of your professional qualification, in EU countries. You will have to submit proof of your qualification and wait for permission from the authorities before you can start working. You may be required to become a member of the professional association or to submit a language test. If you want, you may consult the EU Single Market regulated professions database here.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
PASTORAL CARE PACKAGE
The Pastoral Care package is one of the key elements of our 96% graduation success rate!
The Pastoral Care Package includes the following services, for the first year only, and general monitoring and emergencies for the next four years.
- Access to 24hr helpline, Monday to Sunday, during the academic year. With personal attendance if necessary;
- Access to a Lawyer, 24hr, Monday to Friday, during the academic year;
- Solution for housing and advising on the legal implications of the contract, including the utilities and WiFi;
- Monitoring the academic and personal progress of the student. Advising the parents of any issues, if deemed, necessary;
- Monitoring of the course for quality and content and liaising with the University if improvements or changes are required;
- Assistance with the enrolment for the first-year students, throughout the process;
- Personal assistance with UNED application and providing the Notary;
- Assistance with VISA and renewals (where required);
- Advising and assisting with the opening of bank accounts;
- Advising and assisting with Spanish mobile phone number;
- Assistance with registration with the Town Hall;
- Assistance with registration with a Doctor;
- Assisting with Police registration, NIE;
- Assistance and advice on Medical Insurance;
- General enquiries and translation of documents from Spanish to English, only.